• Republic acquires INX to provide access to tokenized assets and securities.
• The deal includes INX’s regulated trading technology and global investor reach.

Republic, a private investment platform, announced a binding agreement to acquire the INX Digital Company for $60 million to disrupt the way investors access tokenized assets. INX’s board has already approved the acquisition. It will see Republic purchase one of the leading U.S. regulated digital asset trading platforms.

The buyout will position Republic to move faster on its mission of creating a global, compliant, tokenized investment ecosystem. Under the deal, Republic will buy all outstanding and issued common stock of INX, except for shares held by Republic. Of the $60 million transaction, $54.8 million will go towards share purchases, with $18.8 million paid to Rollover Shareholders and $36 million paid to Non-Rollover Shareholders. Republic will pay $20 million in cash to non-rollover holders initially. A deferred payment of $16 million will be made eighteen months from the escrow date.

Republic’s clients will benefit from increased access to trading opportunities in a variety of digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies, real-world assets (RWAs), and security tokens. The merger is also aimed at forming an integrated investment platform in which tokenized financial products are easily tradable securely.

INX Technology Enhances Republic’s Digital Platform

The addition of INX to the platform further strengthens Republic as a market leader in regulated digital asset trading markets. INX adds a U.S.-regulated broker-dealer, transfer agent ability, money transmitter licenses (MTLs), and an Alternative Trading System (ATS) to the equation. These components further enable Republic to provide a full-spectrum, compliant digital investing experience for retail and institutional investors.

Andrew Durgee, Republic Co-CEO, called the deal more than an expansion. He underscored that the alliance is about “reshaping access to the private markets.” With Republic’s global presence and INX’s blockchain platform, the new company will be more compliant, scalable, and available to more investors.

Shy Datika, INX Founder and CEO, shared similar sentiments, terming the partnership a landmark moment in digital finance. Datika said that with the partnership with Republic, INX’s vision of a totally regulated, tokenized economy comes to fruition. The new partnership will enable issuing, trading, and managing digital securities and real-world assets in one secure and regulated environment.

This acquisition comes after other cooperative efforts, including the Republic Note’s listing on the INX. One exchange and the introduction of Hamilton Lane’s Private Infrastructure Fund. These are proof of synergy between the two companies and the potential impact of their combined offerings.

New Opportunities for Investors Globally

The combined platform will provide more than 3.2 million investors globally with a multiplicity of digital investment products. Both institutional and retail investors will benefit from tokenized securities, cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, ETFs, bonds, private credit, and tokenized property in a completely compliant and regulated environment.

In addition to access, Republic and INX are working together to protect investors and promote transparency. Through a combination of INX’s trading infrastructure and Republic’s international network, secondary market trading and capital formation are easier, ultimately regulatory strengthening the broader digital asset marketplace.

Through this acquisition, Republic is building a market connecting legacy finance and blockchain innovation. Companies now have a clearer and regulated means to tokenize assets, finance, and reach a global base of investors.

The move comes at the right time, as regulatory clarity in the crypto and blockchain sectors is increasingly a necessity. Through the acquisition of INX, Republic places itself at the vanguard of tokenized financial futures, equipping the tools, framework, and scale to enable the next generation of investment opportunities.

Republic’s mission to democratize long-term investing through reduced barriers and the use of blockchain technology takes giant leaps with this agreement. The partnership will not only expand the firm’s services but also establish a new world standard for digital asset markets.

As the digital economy gets into full swing, the agreement is a thrilling step toward regulated and legalized access to the new tokenized universe of money.