The Bahamas, September 5, 2025
Imagine a seamless marketplace where tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) trade with the speed of a crypto decentralized exchange (DEX), but with institutional-grade security and compliance. For years, IXS, the Institutional eXchange Settlement Layer, has been leading the charge in building the liquidity layer for RWAs.
Today, we’re thrilled to announce the upgraded IXS DEX, a regulated trading venue under the DARE Act regime of The Bahamas. The upgrade is designed to address one of the most persistent needs in tokenization, which is to enable more secure and compliant secondary liquidity for RWAs, including private equity, credit, real estate, and securities.
The Liquidity Challenge: Narrowing the Liquidity Gap
The RWA market is on fire, with estimates suggesting $30 trillion in assets could be tokenized by 2030. Yet, a critical hurdle remains, namely, liquidity on licensed secondary exchanges. The IXS DEX 1.5 upgrade seeks to narrow this gap by offering a venue where issuers and investors can trade tokenized assets under a licensed framework.
Beyond trading, the IXS DEX is designed to empower issuers and institutions with a compliant, scalable platform. Backed by giants like Coinbase Ventures, UOB Ventures, and Spartan Group, IXS is turning its vision into reality with solid institutional backing.
Under the Hood: Security and Compliance Upgrades
The IXS DEX has been strengthened with cutting-edge enhancements that put security and compliance at its core.
- Enhanced KYC/AML
Every user wallet is verified, and swaps require mandatory KYC checks, but we have now raised the bar to strengthen compliance further. It’s "not your keys, not your yield" meets ironclad regulatory standards.
- Robust Security
With tighter access controls, full key rotations, and a secure multisignature setup, every transaction is safeguarded, further backed by integrations with leading security partners such as Hexagate (a Chainalysis subsidiary), Crowdstrike, and Theos.
These upgrades make the IXS DEX a fortress for trading tokenized RWAs, leveraging institutional-grade third-party custodians for segregated, auditable storage.
How IXS DEX Works
We have intentionally designed the IXS DEX flow to not only allow users to trade seamlessly but also securely, by ensuring that it is aligned with regulatory frameworks. Check out the illustration below to see the flow in action.
“We’ve worked closely with regulators, custodians, and compliance partners to build the infrastructure institutions need to trade tokenized assets securely and compliantly,” said Julian Kwan, Co-Founder and CEO of IXS. “With the DEX 1.5 upgrade, we’re delivering a regulated trading venue that brings real-world assets into an environment built for liquidity, custody, and control."
Who Wins with the IXS DEX?
Our platform creates value across the entire RWA ecosystem:
- For issuers: Unlocks compliant liquidity for tokenized assets.
- For institutions: Facilitates secure trading on a regulated platform.
- Broader Market: Drives the broader market forward as asset managers and fintechs accelerate their adoption of tokenization.
Whether you’re a fund holder seeking liquidity or a buyer eyeing stable returns, the IXS DEX delivers.
Why Choose IXS?
Decentralized finance (DeFi) promises liquidity but comes with regulatory and security risks. The IXS DEX presents a solution by combining regulatory licenses with reinforced security measures. With licenses from the Bahamas plus integrations with licensed brokers, such as InvestaX (licensed in Singapore), it’s the safe harbor for all existingRWAs and beyond.
The Future is Tokenized. Join Now!
The IXS DEX launch supercharges the RWA market’s growth, aligning with global tokenization trends. It’s live and ready to transform how you trade. Visit the IXS App today to explore and start trading tokenized assets. Learn more at https://www.ixs.finance/