Securitize, the leading platform for tokenizing real-world assets, has launched Hamilton Lane’s Senior Credit Opportunities Fund (HLSCOPE) on the TRON blockchain. The announcement came Monday from Miami, as Securitize also revealed a proposed business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II (Nasdaq: CEPT). The move brings one of the largest institutional private credit funds to a public blockchain, giving accredited investors a new on-chain entry point.
Why TRON got the nod
Securitize didn’t explain its choice of TRON in the release, but the blockchain’s high throughput and low transaction fees have made it a growing venue for tokenized assets. Until now, most institutional funds on Securitize have run on Ethereum or Avalanche. Putting Hamilton Lane’s fund on TRON suggests the platform is looking to reduce costs for investors and issuers alike — a competitive necessity as tokenized treasuries and credit products multiply.
Securitize’s SPAC play
Separately, Securitize confirmed it has agreed to merge with Cantor Equity Partners II, a special-purpose acquisition company listed on Nasdaq. The deal would take Securitize public, widening access to its tokenization infrastructure. Cantor Equity Partners II is affiliated with Cantor Fitzgerald, the financial services firm that has been active in crypto markets. The merger still requires shareholder and regulatory approvals, but Securitize said it expects to close in the second half of 2026.
Hamilton Lane’s on-chain push
Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) is a publicly traded investment manager with more than $900 billion in assets under management and supervision. Its Senior Credit Opportunities Fund targets private credit — loans to mid-market companies — and has historically been available only through traditional channels. By tokenizing it on TRON via Securitize, Hamilton Lane is giving qualified investors a way to trade fund shares on a blockchain, with the promise of faster settlement and lower minimums. The fund is now live on the Securitize platform.
The timing isn’t accidental. Tokenized private credit is one of the fastest-growing segments in digital assets, with issuers racing to meet demand for yield-bearing on-chain products. Securitize’s dual announcement — a flagship fund launch and a public listing — signals that the market for real-world asset tokenization is maturing quickly.
