FRANKFURT, 7 July 2025: 21X, the first financial institution licensed to operate a regulated trading and settlement venue for tokenized financial instruments in the EU under the distributed ledger technology (DLT) Pilot Regime, today announced a partnership with SwissFinTechLadies (SFTL), a prominent association dedicated to empowering women in finance, technology, and blockchain. This collaboration underscores both organizations’ commitment to fostering innovation and promoting diversity within the European financial landscape.
Under the agreement, 21X will actively support SFTL by providing insights and speaking engagements on topics relevant to women’s careers in the digital assets space, and by offering support for SwissFinTechLadies’ Angel Training Programme. 21X will also refer relevant businesses to SFTL’s network. In turn, SFTL will refer female founders or co-founded startups to 21X, facilitating their access to its advanced DLT exchange.
The two organizations will collaborate on joint events annually, alongside mutual invitations to each other’s existing events, fostering direct networking and knowledge exchange. SFTL already has an extensive network and expertise in promoting female leadership and entrepreneurship across the fintech ecosystem.
“This partnership with SwissFinTechLadies is a significant step forward in our mission to not only build the future of capital markets but also to collaborate with a network of highly successful women entrepreneurs,”
said Max J. Heinzle, CEO of 21X.
He continued:
“Their dedication to empowering women in fintech, many of whom are CEOs and founders, perfectly aligns with our belief that these powerful partners unlock significant potential for collaboration. By combining our technological expertise with SFTL’s accomplished community, we look forward to driving new opportunities and shaping a more dynamic digital finance ecosystem.”
Dr. Karen Wendt, President of SwissFinTechLadies, added:
“We are thrilled to partner with 21X, a true pioneer in the tokenized asset space. This collaboration provides our members – particularly female founders – with invaluable access to a leading DLT-based exchange and insights into the rapidly evolving world of tokenized securities. Together, we can accelerate the adoption of digital assets, bridge the investment gap for women entrepreneurs, and collectively shape a more inclusive and dynamic financial future.”
The collaboration between 21X and SwissFinTechLadies is built on a foundation of mutual support and a shared vision to drive tangible progress in digital finance, emphasizing both technological advancement and community building.
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About 21X
21X is a Frankfurt-based financial institution at the forefront of revolutionizing capital markets through the use of blockchain technology. In December 2024, 21X secured a license to operate its groundbreaking distributed ledger technology (DLT) trading and settlement system (DLT TSS) trading venue, a milestone that places the company as a leader in the transition to digital finance. The company is ideally positioned to enable smart contract-based issuance, trading and settlement of tokenized stocks, bonds and funds.
21X’s exchange went live on 20th May with the launch of its primary market. It is set to launch its secondary market for peer-to-peer trading and settlement in the coming weeks, bringing the future of capital markets to life.
See the short explainer video on 21X and our blockchain-based exchange here
For more information on 21X, contact:
Richie MacTaggart, head of PR & marketing
Mail: press@21X.eu
Mob: +44 7828173419
Web: www.21x.eu
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/21X/
About SwissFinTechLadies
SwissFinTechLadies (SFTL) is a leading Swiss association dedicated to increasing the proportion of women in fintech, finance, technology, and Web3 to 30 percent by 2030. SFTL actively reshapes the traditionally male-dominated landscape by fostering dialogue, promoting gender parity in leadership, and bridging the investment gap for women. Through comprehensive education, robust networking, and strategic empowerment programs, SFTL is committed to encouraging women to take an active and impactful role in the digital age, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities and contributing to a more inclusive and dynamic financial future.
