In Q2 2025, IXS advanced its institutional roadmap across core areas: infrastructure, product, security, and partnerships. The quarter was marked by the launch of IXS’s BTC Real Yield product, formal integrations with ecosystem partners, and increased regulatory and industry engagement.
This activity took place alongside broader market developments, including Bitcoin reaching a new all-time high of $112,000 on June 9, drawing further institutional interest into compliant yield structures.
Brand Transition
On April 4, IXS rebranded from ixswap.io to ixs.finance.
The domain shift reflects that the platform goes beyond the perception that IXS is a launchpad and DEX only, but a modular L0 tokenization infrastructure.
Industry Engagement
1. RWA Panel: Real-World Assets: Issuance & Innovation
On April 23, IXS hosted an RWA panel with participants from Kasu Finance, OpenTrade, and MatrixDock.
The panel focused on RWA tokenization standards and infrastructure development, reinforcing IXS’s position within the institutional ecosystem.
Recap here
2. RWA Panel: Navigating Regulations for Stablecoin-Powered Fixed Income Products
On June 24, IXS held an AMA with OpenTrade on the legal and operational frameworks enabling compliant, yield-bearing fixed income products powered by stablecoins.
With institutions increasingly seeking RWA exposure, understanding how licensing, structuring, and infrastructure intersect has never been more critical.
Recap here
BTC Real Yield Product Launch
On May 20, IXS launched its BTC Real Yield product, allowing BTC holders to earn yield through a collateralized structure.
This marks the first product deployment under IXS’s institutional BTC-to-RWA yield framework.
Learn more here
Smart Contract Audit
On May 21, IXS initiated a smart contract audit with Solidproof.io.
This audit covers the core vault logic and reflects a commitment to transparency and security ahead of further client onboarding.
Strategic Partnerships
Two new partnerships were formalized during the quarter:
- May 26 - IXS partnered with TagSpace, integrating digital identity and provenance infrastructure.
- June 10 - IXS announced a strategic integration with OpenTrade for RWA origination and fixed-income product access.
BlackRock HYCB Vault Launch
On June 19, IXS launched the BlackRock High-Yield Corporate Bond Vault in partnership with OpenTrade.
The product connects BTC-backed loan proceeds to high-yield corporate bonds within a regulated structure, expanding IXS’s fixed-income product suite.
Industry Participation
IXS leadership participated in several industry and policy forums during Q2:
- June 13 - General Counsel Alice Chen joined a regulatory panel at the OGBC Innovation Hub alongside OpenEden, Triple A, and others
- June 20 - CEO Julian Kwan spoke at Silicon Valley Summit 2025
- June 27 - Alice Chen joined a fintech roundtable hosted by the Singapore-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SGC) with representatives from the Ministry of Finance, Baden-Württemberg
Summary
Q2 was defined by targeted execution:
- Institutional rebrand under the IXS.finance identity
- Product launch: BTC Real Yield
- Audit engagement with Solidproof
- Strategic partnerships with TagSpace and OpenTrade
- New product release: BlackRock HYCB Vault
IXS entered the second half of the year with core infrastructure in place, active regulatory engagement, and a clear focus on compliant, institutional BTC yield!