OKX Ventures Invests in STBL to Launch RWA-Backed Stablecoin on X Layer

Highlights:

• STBL will issue an RWA-backed stablecoin using institutional private credit as core collateral
• The structure includes a feeder fund linked to Hamilton Lane and tokenized by Securitize.
• The project introduces a dual-token system to separate payments from yield management.

OKX Ventures, the investment arm of Singapore-based exchange OKX, has made a strategic investment in STBL, a next-generation stablecoin and yield infrastructure provider. The companies said the funding will support a new stablecoin framework. The project will launch on X Layer, an EVM-compatible Layer 2 built by OKX. They said the project will focus on structured collateral and compliant yield systems. Meanwhile, the initiative centers on tokenized real-world assets integrated with on-chain settlement.

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Meanwhile, STBL co-founders Reeve Collins and Avtar Sehra are leading the rollout. The team plans to deploy the RWA-backed stablecoin directly within the Layer 2 network. In addition, the structure will connect tokenized assets with programmable settlement tools. The companies did not disclose the size of the investment.

Jeff Ren, founder of OKX Ventures, addressed the collaboration. “Working with STBL and Hamilton Lane allows us to accelerate our mission and support a more mature RWA ecosystem,” he said. He also added that the partnership strengthens capital efficiency across the network.

The companies confirmed the framework will integrate with existing liquidity channels. They said the design will follow regulated issuance standards. In addition, the structure will embed private credit within blockchain-based settlement flows.

RWA-Backed Stablecoin Anchored in Institutional Private Credit

STBL has partnered with Hamilton Lane and Securitize to develop an RWA-backed stablecoin. In particular, the structure includes a feeder fund tied to Hamilton Lane’s Senior Credit Opportunities Fund. Securitize will issue and tokenize the feeder fund component under a regulated framework. Specifically, the feeder fund will serve as a core part of the stablecoin’s collateral base.

Hamilton Lane manages private markets and credit-focused investment strategies for institutions. The fund structure will provide exposure to senior private credit assets. Securitize operates a digital securities issuance platform that supports tokenized financial products. The companies said this design connects institutional credit with blockchain settlement tools.

Avtar Sehra commented on the initiative. “RWA markets are entering a new phase, where tokenization must deliver real utility, not just representation,” he said. He added that STBL’s architecture supports compliant yield management linked to tokenized assets.

Separately, OKX Ventures recently partnered with the Aptos Foundation to launch a $10 million fund called Ankaa. The initiative will support decentralized applications on the Aptos blockchain. The fund targets projects focused on Web3 infrastructure and ecosystem development.

STBL Plans an Ecosystem-Specific Stablecoin With a Dual-Token Design

STBL said it will introduce an ecosystem-specific stablecoin on X Layer. The company will use a dual-token architecture for the framework. One token will manage settlement and transaction liquidity. The second token will manage yield generation tied to the collateral structure.

As a result, the model separates payment activity from income distribution mechanisms. Meanwhile, the company said the approach allows ecosystems to issue branded stablecoins backed by structured credit exposure. The design incorporates tokenized feeder fund assets within the issuance model. STBL plans to deploy the structure within the OKX on-chain environment.

OKX has also expanded stablecoin usage into consumer payments across Europe. The exchange launched a stablecoin payment card that works at merchants accepting Mastercard. The company also said the card supports routine spending with stablecoins. In addition, the rollout expands OKX’s payment services in the region.

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— OKX Nordics (@OKXNordics) January 28, 2026