Securitize hires ex-SEC official Brett Redfearn

Securitize has appointed former SEC Division of Trading and Markets director Brett Redfearn as its new president and a board member. This strategic hire comes as the firm gears up for its planned public listing later this year. Redfearn's extensive background in regulation and capital markets is expected to bolster Securitize's efforts to scale its tokenization platform, which focuses on creating blockchain-based versions of traditional financial assets. His appointment aligns with a growing industry trend of bringing in former regulators to navigate the complex landscape of tokenized assets and digital infrastructure.