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🎄✨ Season's Greetings from 21X! ✨🎄 As we bid farewell to an extraordinary 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've had and extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been part of it. From our valued customers and partners to our visionary investors and dedicated employees, thank you for making this year unforgettable. Together, we’ve laid the groundwork for a future that will redefine capital markets. This year, we reached a remarkable milestone: securing our license to operate a trading and settlement system under the EU DLT regime. This achievement sets the stage for a transformative shift in the financial landscape. When we launch our exchange in the spring of 2025, we believe it will ignite one of the most significant disruptions to the financial status quo in years. We’re thrilled to have you alongside us on this groundbreaking journey. Here's to new beginnings, bold moves, and a future that’s brighter than ever. Happy Holidays from all of us at 21X! 🎁 Let’s make 2025 a year to remember. #Tokenization #RWA #Capitalmarkets #fintech #digitalassets #regulation

We’re thrilled to have announced recently the receipt of our license to operate a fully regulated #blockchain-based trading and settlement system under European Union (EU) law, granted by BaFin. This landmark achievement marks a new chapter for 21X and the digital asset space as a whole. To celebrate, over the coming weeks we will be sharing perspectives from some of our valued ecosystem partners. Kicking things off is Bruce Jackson, CFA, Chief of Digital Asset Funds and Business at Apex Group Ltd, whose words capture the spirit of innovation driving this milestone. "Innovation is at the heart of progress, and 21X’s landmark achievement in securing the EU’s first license for a trading and settlement system sets a new standard for our industry. At Apex Group, we deeply value our partnership with 21X and are inspired by their vision and commitment to reshaping the future of digital assets. "We look forward to working together to unlock new possibilities and drive meaningful change in the market. Together, we are poised to accomplish great things and lead the evolution of the financial ecosystem." We’re grateful for Bruce’s thoughtful and encouraging words. Together with partners like Apex Group, we’re excited to unlock new possibilities, drive meaningful change, and lead the evolution of the financial ecosystem. 🎯 What’s Next? The journey doesn’t stop here! As we gear up for our next big milestone - the go-live of the 21X trading venue this spring - we extend our heartfelt thanks to all our partners for their unwavering support. Let’s continue building a brighter, more innovative future for digital assets! Stay tuned for more insights from our ecosystem partners in the coming weeks. 🌟 #Tokenization #RWA #Capitalmarkets #DeFi #fintech #digitalassets #Licenseaward

Following hot on the heels of our license award announcement last week, check out the details of 21X's participation and success in the European Central Bank’s (ECB’s) experiments, in partnership with the Banque de France, as part of the ECB’s Eurosystem exploratory work on new technologies for wholesale central bank money (#CeBM) settlement. The project focuses on leveraging distributed ledger technologies (#DLTs) to advance the cross-border settlement of funds between banks. Our thanks to the Banque de France for the collaborative success of the project. As Claudine Hurman, Director of the Innovation and Financial Market Infrastructures Directorate at the Banque de France, emphasized: “Our cooperation with 21X underscores the richness and diversity of participants contributing to the Eurosystem’s exploratory work on wholesale #CBDC settlement using DLTs." Check out the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eNnHyuTu #Tokenization #RWA #Capitalmarkets #DeFi #fintech #digitalassets #regulation

At the first public event since 21X announced on 3rd December that we have being granted our license by the EU to operate a #DLT trading and settlement system (DLT-TSS) for tokenized securities, Ulf Freimut Medek, Director Legal and Human Resources and Severin Kranz, Head of Business Development, this week attended the Digital Assets Legal Conference in Vienna. The event focused on the legal aspects of the new regulations coming into force for digital assets. In his presentation, titled "Trading and settlement of tokenized securities – the EU pilot regime in practice”, Ulf set out the core elements of the European Union’s requirements for applicants to the EU DLT Pilot Regime. In a lively discussion following the presentation, Severin explained how 21X can now talk in terms of ‘when’ we go-live after securing our license, rather than ‘if’. He says: “It makes the topic so much tmore angible as securing our license means trading and settlement on a blockchain-based DLT trading venue using 21X is going to happen by spring 2025." 21X was delighted to sponsor the event, a conference which helps to provide insight into the latest legal developments in the world of digital assets. If you attended, let us know what you thought of it! #Tokenization #RWA #Capitalmarkets #DeFi #fintech #digitalassets

IT'S OFFICIAL! It may not look like the most exciting document, but it's probably our most important one. After announcing earlier today that 21X had been granted the first, and to-date only, license to operate a blockchain-based trading and settlement system that is fully regulated in accordance with European Union (EU) law, here is the official proof! European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has now logged our license details in the public register as an authorised #DLT market infrastructure operator under DLT-TSS. Once again, a big shout out to everybody that has helped and supported us on our journey so far - from employees and partners to investors and 21X friends. We could not have achieved this without you all. Now it's just the small matter of the go-live in the spring of 2025! #Tokenization #RWA #Capitalmarkets #DeFi #fintech #digitalassets

“This is more than just a license – it’s a revolutionary moment for capital markets." These are the words of Max Heinzle, CEO of 21X, confirming that the company has been granted the first, and to-date only, license to operate a blockchain-based trading and settlement system that is fully regulated in accordance with European Union (EU) law. Granted by BaFin, Germany's financial supervisory authority, this license marks a milestone moment for tokenized capital markets globally. 21X would like to express our deepest gratitude to all our stakeholders, including employees, investors, partners and advisors who have supported us on this journey. Read more about this historic announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eTD-6BtC Congratulations to 21X!

21X, soon to launch the first EU-regulated financial market infrastructure (FMI) to provide order matching, trading, settlement and registry services for tokenized money and securities, today announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with Chainlink Labs, the standard for onchain finance. 21X’s on-chain trading, matching, and settlement system will leverage the Chainlink standard to enrich tokenized assets with high-quality data and facilitate cross-chain interoperability.  In addition, Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) is planned to become an integral part of 21X’s multi- and cross-chain strategy as it will enable 21X members to access assets and stablecoins issued on a variety of blockchain protocols.   Take a look at the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eP5f8Z7z #Fintech #DigitalAssets #RWA #tokenization

We’re delighted to announce that CEO, Max Heinzle, and Executive Assistant, Jeffrey Hartjes will be representing 21X - participating as a gold sponsor - at Digital Assets Week in Singapore, bringing together finance, fintech, and digital asset leaders from around the world. As 21X nears to securing our EU-regulated trading and settlement license, Max and Jeffrey are eager to connect, learn, and share insights with industry colleagues, investors, and peers.   Panel Highlights: 🚀 Day 1 - Digitization for Private Market Assets: Creating New Marketplaces or Transforming Legacy? Max will join industry leaders Ravindra Kumar, Head Fintech and Emerging Technologies, OCBC Bank; Loveen Jain, Head of Technology, Equities, Digital Assets, Credit Suisse; Quy-Doan DO, APAC Head of Digital Transformation and Innovation, BNP Paribas; and Diwakar Verma, CFA, Investment Advisory Director, Bank of Singapore, Asia's Global Private Bank. Together, they will discuss the future of digital assets and their role in reshaping private markets.   🚀 Day 2 - Advantages of Investing in Digitized Assets within a Regulated Environment. Max will dive into the benefits of regulated digital asset investment alongside experts Chetan Karkhanis, Senior Vice President, Strategic Ventures, Franklin Templeton; Andrew Leelarthaepin, Head of Business Product, Maybank Investment Banking Group; Prasanth Kalangi, Founder and CEO, Zoniqx; and Dan Sleep, Senior Vice President, Digital Assets & Financial Markets, Northern Trust.   Meanwhile, Jeffrey will present the innovative 21X Catalyst Program in collaboration with SBIDM, providing insights into our upcoming suite of tradable financial instruments, set to launch as we go live in early 2025.   Stay tuned for insights from Max and Jeffrey as they bring back key takeaways to help drive 21X’forward into a milestone 2025!   #Fintech #DigitalAssets #21X #RWA #tokenization

We’re delighted to announce that CEO, Max Heinzle, and Executive Assistant, Jeffrey Hartjes will be representing 21X - participating as a gold sponsor - at Digital Assets Week in Singapore, bringing together finance, fintech, and digital asset leaders from around the world. As 21X nears to securing our EU-regulated trading and settlement license, Max and Jeffrey are eager to connect, learn, and share insights with industry colleagues, investors, and peers.   Panel Highlights: 🚀 Day 1 - Digitization for Private Market Assets: Creating New Marketplaces or Transforming Legacy? Max will join industry leaders Ravindra Kumar, Head Fintech and Emerging Technologies, OCBC Bank; Loveen Jain, Head of Technology, Equities, Digital Assets, Credit Suisse; Quy-Doan DO, APAC Head of Digital Transformation and Innovation, BNP Paribas; and Diwakar Verma, CFA, Investment Advisory Director, Bank of Singapore, Asia's Global Private Bank. Together, they will discuss the future of digital assets and their role in reshaping private markets.   🚀 Day 2 - Advantages of Investing in Digitized Assets within a Regulated Environment. Max will dive into the benefits of regulated digital asset investment alongside experts Chetan Karkhanis, Senior Vice President, Strategic Ventures, Franklin Templeton; Andrew Leelarthaepin, Head of Business Product, Maybank Investment Banking Group; Prasanth Kalangi, Founder and CEO, Zoniqx; and Dan Sleep, Senior Vice President, Digital Assets & Financial Markets, Northern Trust.   Meanwhile, Jeffrey will present the innovative 21X Catalyst Program in collaboration with SBIDM, providing insights into our upcoming suite of tradable financial instruments, set to launch as we go live in early 2025.   Stay tuned for insights from Max and Jeffrey as they bring back key takeaways to help drive 21X’forward into a milestone 2025!   #Fintech #DigitalAssets #21X #RWA #tokenization

21X CEO,Max J. Heinzle and EA, Jeffrey Hartjes will be on the ground next week at Singapore FinTech Festival and the Insights Forum! They’ll be there to network, connect with peers, share insights, and dive into the latest fintech trends shaping Singapore and the global market.   As 21X moves closer to securing our EU regulatory license, Max and Jeffrey will be excited to bring back fresh learnings and connections that will help fuel our journey toward launching the first fully EU-regulated trading and settlement exchange.   Stay tuned for updates as we drive innovation that is powering the future of capital markets. Today.   #Fintech #DigitalAssets #21X #RWA #tokenization