The 21X digital exchange of digital exchange in Frankfurt-which at the end of last year received the first permission to operate a space regulated by the EU to negotiate and settle tokenized Securities-Received the appointment of Professor Dr. Joachim Wuermeling as a member of the company’s supervisory council. Professor Dr. Wuermeling brings a distinguished career in funding, regulation and governance, placing 21x for accelerated growth and strong market leadership, as the company is preparing for the secondary market market in the coming weeks.
Professor Dr. Wuermeling has also been appointed as chairman of the 21.finance AG supervisory council, a parent company at 21 times.
The extensive background of Dr. Wuermeling includes the service as a member of the Deutsche Bundesbank Executive Board from November 2016 to December 2023, where it acquired invaluable ideas for central banking and financial stability. Previous and current roles include important positions such as the executive power in ESMT Berlin and a lawyer in A&O Shearman, demonstrating its deep commitment to both academic and legal aspects of the financial sector. In addition, his almost 26 years as a lecturer at Universität Potsdam underlines his commitment to the education and thinking of leadership, while his work as a supervisory council on various councils underlines his experience in supervising assets management.
Max Heinzle, founder and CEO of 21x, said,
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Joachim Wuermeling as a member of our Supervisory Council. As 21 times they accelerate the rapid launch of digital assets, Dr. Wuermeling, a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, risk management and international financial institutions will be a vital evolving ecological ecosystem of assets and the continuation of our continued compliance.
“His unparalleled experience-especially his seven years at the Deutsche Bundesbank Executive Board and his involvement with international economic bodies, including the ECB’s Supervisory Committee and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision-will be particularly important as we determine the long-term direction of the company.”
Dr. Wormpleling Statted,
“I am excited to be part of the journey of a frontrunner fintech and to browse the whole team the digital future of funding. Requirements.”
21x said that the international and European experience of Dr. Wuermeling will be valuable for understanding the regulatory challenges in new markets and addressing issues beyond national jurisdiction. He stresses that building confidence and securing stability in the ecosystem of digital assets requires the proper balance between innovation and risk management – allowing innovation while maintaining the dangers under control.
Dr. Washling was completed,
“My personal goal in this new role is to make a significant contribution to the success of the business and to help keep it at the forefront of digital funding.”
About 21x
21X is a Frankfurt -based financial institution at the forefront of the capital market revolution through the use of Blockchain technology. 21X secured the first license for the operation of a distribution and distribution system of distributed books in the EU and launched its pioneering commercial space on May 20th of this year. This milestone puts the company as a leader in the transition to digital funding, allowing the issuance, negotiation and settlement of shares, bonds and capital.