FRANKFURT – June 23, 2025: 21X, the first fully regulated distributed ledger Technology Trading and Settlement System (DLT-TSS) licensed to operate in the EU, today announced a strategic partnership with d-fine GmbH, a leading European technology and consulting firm. This collaboration boosts 21X’s capacity to onboard institutional clients onto its groundbreaking market infrastructure.
The partnership addresses a critical need in digital finance: Providing expert guidance for seamlessly integrating 21X’s DLT-based platform into institutional trading operations. d-fine’s implementation expertise, direct market access, and strong regulatory understanding make the companies an ideal fit.
Max Heinzle, CEO of 21X, stated:
“d-fine has considerable knowledge of the blockchain and fintech world which will help us swiftly integrate our infrastructure into institutional clients’ systems, enabling them to confidently engage in DLT-based trading and settlement.
Dr. Matthias Hirtschulz, Partner and Managing Director at d-fine GmbH, added:
“Being a strategic partner of 21X at the dawn of the first ever regulated DLT TSS under the pilot regime is an important occasion for d-fine. We’re eager to partner with 21X and play our part in helping institutional players benefit from this groundbreaking development.”
d-fine is an independent European technology and consulting firm focused on quantitative analysis, technology, and business consulting, particularly in financial services. It is well recognised for advising clients on strategy and operations, and designing and implementing IT solutions that meet strict regulatory standards. When it comes to digital assets, d-fine has been supporting its financial services and corporate clients since 2016 on various projects, from DLT-based capital markets to crypto assets.
This partnership represents a significant step in 21X’s rollout, advancing the mainstream adoption of regulated tokenized financial instruments and bringing 21X’s vision of a more integrated, efficient, and innovative European capital market closer.
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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 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: https://21x.eu/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/21x/
About d-fine
d-fine GmbH is an independent European technology and consulting company with a focus on quantitative analysis, IT implementation, and business consulting. Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, d-fine operates across various sectors including financial services, energy, and industry, helping clients solve complex challenges through data-driven insights and innovative technological solutions.
For more information on d-fine, contact:
Astrid Döring, Head of Marketing & Communications
Mail: info@d-fine.com
Tel: +49 69 90737-0
Web: https://www.d-fine.com/en/insights/blockchain/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-fine/
