OKX, the second largest cryptocurrency exchange platform in the world, has announced the launch of OKX Rubix, an innovative solution designed to meet the growing demand for digital infrastructure from banks, asset managers, and financial institutions.
In a global context where the demand for services related to digital assets is constantly increasing, Rubix presents itself as a concrete, scalable, and fully compliant response to international regulations.
OKX Rubix: a modular infrastructure for institutions
OKX Rubix represents a Digital Assets-as-a-Service platform that allows regulated institutions to offer their clients services on digital assets without having to invest in new infrastructure or face additional operational complexities. The system integrates seamlessly into existing processes, covering all operational phases: from market access to execution, from custody to settlement, up to governance controls.
One of the strengths of Rubix is its modularity. Institutions can select only the necessary components, adapting them to their own operational models, risk frameworks, and governance structures. This approach allows them to maintain their brand identity, internal policies, and reporting systems, while OKX provides the regulated infrastructure operating behind the scenes.
The Pillars of Rubix: From Compliance to Liquidity
Rubix ensures access to markets in compliance with major international regulations, including MiCA/MiFID II for Europe, VARA for the United Arab Emirates, AFSL/AUSTRAC for Australia, CNV for Argentina, and MSB/MTL licenses in the United States. This allows institutions to operate in different markets while maintaining full adherence to local requirements.
Liquidity and Execution
The platform offers deep central-limit-order-book markets and OTC RFQ solutions, ensuring the best possible execution for every type of transaction. Liquidity management is designed to meet the needs of institutional operators who require speed, transparency, and reliability.
Rubix introduces a post-trade settlement system that allows for capital-efficient operations, eliminating the need for pre-funding at the exchange. For custody, institutions can choose between authorized custodian banks and third-party providers, thus reducing counterparty risk.
Integration and Connectivity
The platform easily integrates with the OMS/EMS systems already in use at institutions, thanks to standard APIs such as FIX, REST, and WebSocket. This interoperability allows for a smooth transition to digital services without operational disruptions.
Rubix offers flexibility in the use of fiat, stablecoin, crypto assets and tokenized money market funds as collateral. Additional services include credit lines, loans, fiat on/off ramp solutions, and enterprise-level account controls.
A global, ready-to-use solution
Rubix is already operational with institutional partners in Europe, APAC, the United Arab Emirates, and Latin America, with additional institutions in the onboarding phase. The platform is designed to adapt to the regulatory and operational specifics of each region, reinforcing OKX’s belief that the adoption of digital assets should be based on interoperability and not on service fragmentation.
OKX for the Finance of the Future
With over 100 million customers worldwide, OKX stands out as one of the most reliable and transparent entities in the cryptocurrency sector. The company, with main offices in San José (California) and Dubai, and strategic offices in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Europe, and Turkey, has built over the years one of the most comprehensive infrastructures compliant with global regulations.
OKX regularly publishes Proof of Reserves to ensure maximum transparency and security for users. The platform is recognized for the speed and reliability of its applications, having processed transaction volumes worth trillions of dollars.
OKX’s Vision for the Institutional Sector
OKX Institutional offers a secure market infrastructure for institutional traders, with highly liquid spot and derivatives markets and critical services throughout the entire lifecycle of operations.
From banks integrating digital assets to asset managers exploring new allocation strategies, to trading companies scaling derivative strategies, OKX provides the regulated and flexible foundation needed to compete in digital asset markets.
Rubix: the puzzle of digitalization solved
With the launch of Rubix, OKX marks a decisive step towards the digitalization of institutional finance, breaking down the barriers of complexity and compliance that have so far hindered the adoption of digital assets. Thanks to a modular, interoperable, and fully regulated solution, institutions can finally offer their clients advanced digital services, maintaining full control over branding, policy, and governance.
Rubix is already a reality and promises to redefine the standards of digital financial infrastructure, confirming OKX as the undisputed protagonist in the evolution of global digital asset markets.