Miami, Florida, United States, December 2024 – Securitize, a leading tokenization platform, has appointed Michael Sonnenshein as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective December 9. Sonnenshein, the former CEO of Grayscale Investments, brings over a decade of expertise in digital assets and blockchain innovation to his new role.
During his tenure at Grayscale, Sonnenshein grew the firm into the world’s largest crypto asset manager, overseeing tens of billions of dollars in assets and introducing over 20 funds. His leadership was pivotal in securing SEC approval for U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs, advancing digital assets as a mainstream investment class.
“Michael is a trailblazer whose strategic vision and regulatory expertise have been instrumental in shaping the digital asset industry,” said Carlos Domingo, CEO and Co-founder of Securitize. “We are excited to welcome him to Securitize to scale our operations and further empower investors to unlock the potential of tokenized real-world assets.”
Sonnenshein expressed enthusiasm for joining the company: “There is massive demand for tokenization, and I am thrilled to join Securitize at such a pivotal moment. Carlos and the team have demonstrated incredible leadership in enabling the growth of tokenization projects. I look forward to addressing inefficiencies in capital markets and helping define how investors engage with tokenized products.”
Securitize has established itself as a pioneer in blockchain-based financial innovation, surpassing $1 billion in tokenized real-world assets on-chain. The company partners with prominent asset managers like BlackRock, Hamilton Lane, and KKR to introduce tokenized funds to the market.
About Securitize
Securitize is the industry leader in tokenizing real-world assets, bringing the world on-chain by creating tokenized funds in collaboration with top-tier asset managers such as BlackRock, Hamilton Lane, and KKR. Through its subsidiaries, Securitize operates as an SEC-registered broker-dealer, digital transfer agent, and SEC-regulated Alternative Trading System (ATS), driving innovation and accessibility in blockchain-based financial solutions.
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