FRANKFURT, 13 February 2025: 21X – the first licensed DLT Trading and Settlement System (DLTTSS) in Europe – today announced the appointment of Mobin Naser as Senior Partnership Manager. Naser brings extensive experience in fintech, digital transformation, and blockchain technology, with a strong focus on strategic partnerships and institutional adoption of 21X’s DLT-based market infrastructure. At 21X, he will be responsible for expanding strategic alliances and leading institutional partners through the seamless integration of tokenized securities in both TradFi and DeFi platforms.
Naser joins 21X from Eiger, a blockchain engineering firm specializing in digital asset infrastructure, where he led strategic partnerships and ecosystem development, working with financial institutions on regulated DeFi, digital custody, and tokenization solutions. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at HCL Technologies, DXC Technology, Backbase, and Ebury, where he focused on strategic partnerships, digital finance, and enterprise technology adoption for major institutions.
“We are pleased to welcome Mobin to 21X.”
said Severin Kranz, Head of Business Development at21X.
“His proven track record in building strategic partnerships, combined with his deep understanding of both traditional finance and digital assets, makes him an invaluable asset as we prepare for our launch. Mobin’s expertise in growing institutional adoption by strategic partnerships with technology and infrastructure providers is precisely what we need to scale 21X after our launch.”
He added:
“His experience working with established financial institutions, custodians and stablecoin providers will be particularly crucial as we onboard clients and help them navigate the exciting new era of finance that 21X is spearheading. In the short-term, Mobin will be building successful partner relationships in the lead-up to the launch of our 21X exchange in the spring, then managing these and new relationships as we grow our digital asset ecosystem.”
In his new role, Naser will be responsible for forging strategic alliances, shaping market adoption of digital assets, and contributing to the expansion of 21X’s ecosystem.
“I am thrilled to join 21X at this transformative time for the financial industry,”
added Naser.
“21X is poised to revolutionize how institutions interact with digital assets, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to accelerate the company’s growth and solidify its position as a leader in tokenized finance.”
Naser holds an MSc in Entrepreneurship and New Business Venturing from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.
About 21X
21X is a Frankfurt-based fintech, developing a blockchain-powered exchange for tokenized assets, which will operate under the regulatory supervision of the European Union (EU).
With the institutional adoption of tokenized securities, 21X is ideally positioned to enable smart contract-based issuance, trading and settlement of tokenized stocks, bonds and funds. 21X has submitted its license application to operate a DLT trading and settlement system (DLT TSS) and is expected to be one of the first companies authorized to operate under the EU DLT regime.
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
Mob: +44 7828173419
Mail: press@21X.eu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/21x/
Web: https://www.21x.eu/
