Announcement marks a pivotal moment for on-chain finance as 21X prepares to launch in the world’s largest capital market 

21X, a leader in regulated on-chain trading and settlement, announced its expansion into the United States with the establishment of a new operation incorporated in Delaware and a primary office in New York. The move marks a monumental next step in the company’s global growth strategy and paves the way for the launch of the 21X U.S. exchange, a fully regulated blockchain-based trading venue for digital financial instruments.

This strategic expansion follows a series of highly successful meetings in Washington this past summer with key U.S. regulators, including the U.S. Crypto Taskforce and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). During these discussions, 21X articulated its vision for a new era of capital markets, one built on a foundation of speed, efficiency, and transparency through blockchain technology.

21X will leverage the deep knowledge and experience gained from the highly successful launch of its European exchange, which went live in early September 2025 after securing its DLT TSS license. This proven track record will enable the company to swiftly and confidently navigate the U.S. regulatory landscape, ensuring its new exchange is brought to market as soon as is appropriate.

The launch of a fully regulated blockchain-based exchange in the U.S. will be a transformative event for capital markets. It will introduce unparalleled benefits, including:

• Reduced friction: By enabling atomic, peer-to-peer settlement, the exchange will eliminate the need for traditional intermediaries, dramatically compressing workflows and reducing costs.
• Enhanced transparency: All transactions are recorded on a public permissionless blockchain, providing a new level of auditability and trust for all market participants.
• Democratized access: The platform will break down traditional barriers, providing direct market access to a wide range of participants, from institutional investors to corporate clients.

The 21X U.S. exchange is being designed to facilitate the trading of a diverse array of financial instruments, from tokenized stocks and bonds to more innovative assets like private equity, real estate, and funds. This will unlock new liquidity and investment opportunities that were previously illiquid or inaccessible.

Max J. Heinzle, Founder and CEO of 21X, commented on the announcement:

“I am incredibly excited to announce the next major stage in the development of 21X. Our singular focus has always been to deliver a fully regulated blockchain-based exchange in the EU, and that mission has been a tremendous success. We have created a new benchmark for capital markets, and now we are using that success as a springboard to bring the same benefits of on-chain trading to the world’s largest and most vibrant capital markets. This represents a major step in the growth strategy of 21X – to bring the world’s most dynamic blockchain-based exchanges to investors wherever they are in the world.”

21X will shortly submit its application for registration to the SEC. Further information about the timeline for the launch of 21X in the US will be provided in due course.

Source: 21X