[Tokenization Platform Securitize to Acquire Asset-Backed Financing Platform River One] According to a report by The Defiant on November 10th, Securitize, a tokenization platform, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire asset-backed financing platform River One. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon completion of the acquisition, Securitize plans to combine its tokenization infrastructure with River One's warehousing and financing technology, enabling institutions to bring financial assets onto the blockchain and use them as collateral to obtain financing. River One focuses on financing backed by a portfolio of interest-bearing assets such as small business loans and accounts receivable. Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo stated that this is the company's first acquisition since its IPO. River One is currently establishing partnerships with funding providers within the stablecoin ecosystem.