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tZERO to Go Public, Strengthening Push for Blockchain-Based Financial Infrastructure

tZERO to Go Public, Strengthening Push for Blockchain-Based Financial Infrastructure

DeFi PlanetDeFi Planet2025/10/28 21:21
By:DeFi Planet

Quick Breakdown 

  • tZERO announces plans to go public, aiming to expand blockchain-based tokenized asset trading.
  • HashKey Group prepares IPO in Hong Kong, strengthening Asia’s digital asset market.
  • Listings signal growing mainstream adoption of tokenization and regulated digital finance.

Blockchain infrastructure firm tZERO Group, Inc. has announced plans to go public, a move that underscores growing confidence in tokenization as the next major shift in global finance. The company, known for its regulated platform for trading tokenized securities and digital assets , said the public listing will expand its mission to merge traditional financial systems with blockchain-powered efficiency.

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As CEO @Alan_Konevsky shared, @tZERO is preparing for its next phase – a planned IPO in 2026 – as we continue advancing regulated, blockchain-powered infrastructure for…

— tZERO (@tZERO) October 27, 2025

Tokenization takes centre stage

tZERO’s CEO, Alan Konevsky, said the company’s public offering marks a pivotal moment as tokenization enters the mainstream equity market.

“tZERO has pioneered regulated infrastructure for digital assets through its end-to-end broker-dealer platform,”

he stated.

“Our transition to a public company comes as tokenization begins to reshape public and private securities, real estate, and digital assets.”

Through its technology and partnerships, tZERO aims to bring greater scale, transparency, and liquidity to asset classes ranging from commercial real estate to cryptocurrencies. The firm operates a regulated platform that supports the digitization and trading of private equity and tokenized securities—providing investors and institutions with access to blockchain-based capital markets.

Strategic support and broader vision

Marcus Lemonis, Executive Chairman and Principal Executive Officer of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., tZERO’s largest shareholder, praised the company’s leadership in bridging blockchain and real-world commerce. He noted that tZERO’s public footprint could “democratize access to a wide range of tokenized assets, particularly real estate,” and accelerate adoption across financial markets.

The planned IPO, pending regulatory approval and market conditions, aligns with tZERO’s strategy to build a multi-asset digital marketplace that connects traditional and decentralized finance. By combining blockchain automation with regulatory compliance, tZERO is positioning itself at the forefront of the Web3 financial evolution—reshaping how assets are issued, traded, and owned globally.

Meanwhile, HashKey Group, operator of Hong Kong’s largest licensed crypto exchange, is reportedly preparing a confidential IPO filing in the Asian financial hub. The move is expected to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a leading digital asset hub in Asia, reinforcing the region’s growing influence in global blockchain and tokenized markets.

 

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