Republic has completed the acquisition of The INX Company through a $60 million purchase price to expand its U.S.-regulated trading platform assets. The board at INX has approved this agreement which incorporates cash and conditional rights alongside payment terms. This transaction aims to establish Republic as an essential blockchain-based financial operation through enhanced possibilities for investing in tokens and digital assets.
Republic agreed to obtain all common shares of INX apart from its current ownership according to the purchase terms. The INX acquisition provides a 457% premium compared to the current stock value. The total funding will divide $36 million into $20 million as an immediate cash payment for non-rollover shareholders and $16 million scheduled to be paid 18 months post-escrow deposit. Rollover shareholders will receive $18.8 million in allocated funding although additional valuation will depend on their participation levels.
Strengthening Blockchain Investment and Trading
The acquisition will improve the Republic’s expertise in controlling digital asset trading through regulated platforms. INX maintains a broker-dealer under U.S. regulations with ATS capabilities, transfer agent services, and acquisitions of multiple Money Transmitter Licenses. The integrated assets will enable Republic to deliver an extensive trading ecosystem including security tokens, real-world assets (RWA), and cryptocurrencies.
Through the acquisition, Republic will provide its clients with new investment possibilities to connect blockchain-based options with conventional financial channels. The regulatory framework enables the new entity to serve investors through capital raising services while facilitating secondary market trading and tokenized investment opting.
The INX platform now contains the Republic Note as part of its listed assets. The combination holds promise for digital securities adoption because it includes the One platform and Hamilton Lane’s Private Infrastructure Fund launch. Andrew Durgee, the CO -CEO of Republic also shared his thoughts upon disclosing this advancement, stating,
“This acquisition is about more than just expansion—it’s about reshaping access to the private markets. Republic and INX are building the infrastructure that bridges traditional finance with blockchain, creating new opportunities for investors at every level. We’re proud to bring our expertise together to make tokenized investing more accessible, compliant, and scalable.”
Expanding Global Investor Access to Tokenized Assets
The acquisition seeks to offer digital asset trading services for their joint 3.2 million investor base while ensuring strict regulatory compliance. Republic provides businesses with a systematic approach to creating tokens and conducting fundraising operations. The acquisition allows investors to access shares, stablecoins and ETFs, private credit, and real estate investments.
Galaxy Interactive, Valor Equity Partners, and HOF Capital Republic maintain its market growth through a portfolio of more than 2,000 invested companies. Republic maintains its long-term objective of enhancing access to compliant tokenized investing.
