IXS continues to set the benchmark for tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs), creating a legally compliant liquidity infrastructure for institutional and retail investors alike.
In our recent AMA with Infinite Crypto’s Brad Varnell, CEO and co-founder Julian Kwan shared deep insights into IXS vision, the evolution of RWAs, institutional adoption, and the company’s groundbreaking partnerships.
Julian opened the discussion by recounting his entrepreneurial journey, detailing how IXS was conceived to solve a critical problem: lack of liquidity in the tokenized securities market. He emphasized that while automated market makers (AMMs) revolutionized crypto trading, RWAs required a compliance-first approach to gain institutional acceptance.
"We saw that millions of RWAs will need liquidity, but most won't meet centralized exchange listing requirements. That’s where IXS comes in, providing a decentralized yet fully licensed trading solution," Julian stated.
Regulatory clarity remains a cornerstone of institutional adoption, and IXS has proactively secured the necessary securities licenses to ensure seamless participation for institutions. Julian highlighted that while platforms like Uniswap initially allowed RWA pools, they were later removed due to regulatory concerns. IXS is addressing this gap with fully compliant trading mechanisms, making it the preferred gateway for institutions entering the RWA space.
"You can't just tokenize assets without a license—most RWAs are securities. That's why IXS secured the necessary approvals to make institutional adoption seamless," Julian added.
IXS provides a regulatory-compliant platform where both institutional and retail investors can engage in secondary trading of RWAs. Fractional ownership plays a key role in financial inclusion, lowering barriers to entry while maintaining high compliance standards.
"We want to make RWAs as easy to access as crypto, whether it’s real estate, private equity, or tokenized money market funds," Julian emphasized.
One of the AMA’s major highlights was IXS’s groundbreaking partnership with LINE, Japan’s leading messaging platform with over 200 million users. This collaboration integrates RWA accessibility directly into LINE’s ecosystem, positioning IXS as a mainstream bridge between TradFi and DeFi.
"This is the most significant partnership ever created in the RWA industry—it's a bridge from traditional finance directly into blockchain,"
Additionally, IXS has announced new centralized exchange partnerships to bring RWAs into major trading platforms.
"We’ve just signed a partnership with centralized crypto exchanges to be their RWA partner—we’ll announce that next week,"
While the U.S. regulatory environment has historically lagged in crypto innovation, recent shifts indicate growing institutional interest in RWAs. Julian noted that major players like Coinbase and Crypto.com are securing securities licenses to enter the market, validating IXS’ early-mover advantage.
"Coinbase is one of our investors, and they’re now building an RWA exchange—this space is about to explode, and we’re positioned ahead of the curve," Julian noted.
Through its partnership with Clearpool, IXS is bringing RWAs into decentralized finance, allowing tokenized assets to be used as collateral for lending and borrowing.
"For the first time, tokenized RWAs can be used as collateral in DeFi, opening up entirely new liquidity channels," Julian highlighted.
With favorable regulations in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan, IXS is rapidly expanding its presence in leading financial hubs. Julian emphasized that regulatory clarity in these regions accelerates the adoption of tokenized assets, setting the stage for IXS to become the dominant liquidity provider.
"We’re not just following trends—we’re building the infrastructure that will support billions in tokenized asset trading over the next decade."
Looking ahead, IXS plans to introduce more tokenized financial products, including:
Julian anticipates that the next crypto bull market will fuel an RWA adoption surge, as liquidity from stablecoins and institutional investors flows into tokenized assets.
"The future isn’t just tokenizing assets—it’s making them tradeable with deep liquidity, just like crypto," Julian predicted.
IXS is redefining how RWAs are traded, backed by strong compliance, institutional adoption, and strategic partnerships. As global financial markets continue embracing tokenization, IXS stands as the premier platform for liquidity and accessibility in this transformative space.
Julian concluded the AMA by encouraging the community to stay engaged, hinting at major developments in the coming months that will further solidify IXS’s industry leadership.
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