Discover the Ultimate Real-World Asset with Bob Ejodame, VP Capital Markets at INX (Paris Blockchain Week Interview)

During this year’s Paris Blockchain Week, INX’s Vice President of Capital Markets, Bob Ezidham, provided an insightful perspective into the US’s evolving regulatory environment, the emergence of real-world assets (RWA), and the broader impact on institutional and retail crypto adoption.

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Changes in US regulations

Ejodum began by addressing the notable changes in sentiment that have been fuelled by President Donald Trump’s election in November 2024. Meanwhile, specific laws have yet to be enacted and developed, but the White House language has a stance of favor, especially compared to past regulatory hurdles.

“Being a US-based company a few years ago was at a disadvantage in the global conversation,” he said. “Now that stigma is declining quickly.”

Despite the early stages of the proposed changes, Ejodame noted that optimism already has an impact on international sentiment.

The concept of a “special purpose broker-dealer” and the expansion of broker-dealer custody can unlock new opportunities, especially for businesses already operating under the US regulatory framework.

to this point, cryptopotato On April 11, Donald Trump signed a bill to abolish the IRS Defi Broker rule, reporting that he had a major victory for the cryptocurrency industry.

RWA: From hype to infrastructure

Real-world assets (RWA) cryptographic projects have been a major topic of discussion in recent years, but according to Ejodame, 2024 marked a turning point. Key asset managers like BlackRock and Franklin Templeton have begun to unravel the depth of their tokenization strategies.

“Last year’s winner was a money market fund that represents financial assets,” Eddham said.

But looking forward to it, he believes Stablecoins are poised to dominate the RWA conversation. Although often overlooked in this context, he argues that stubcoin is the “ultimate real-world asset” due to its utility on the global financial railway.

Another area he highlighted is tokenization of the private credit market. The new product is expected to soon begin a tokenized secured loan obligation with secondary trading capabilities. This move could mark a new stage in the adoption of blockchain within institutional finance.

On the retail side, Ejodam emphasized accessibility. Through tokenized stocks, emerging market individuals can gain partial exposure to publicly traded companies such as Tesla and Google.

The focus he described is to enable everyday investors in countries such as Nigeria, Argentina, or the Philippines to invest in the global market for just $10.

The role of INX in the broader ecosystem

The conversation was not essentially a promotion, but Ejodam has temporarily worked on the recent acquisition of INX by the Republic. The transaction awaits regulatory approval, but it represents a prominent moment in the digital assets space.

Previously a Canadian-published company, INX has established itself as an end-to-end digital asset service provider, from token issuance to listing and dividend distribution. The acquisition by Republic, a company known for its crowdfunding footprint in both the US and Europe, opens new possibilities for an integrated global capital market infrastructure.

“We combine capabilities,” Ejodam said. “And we’re creating an ecosystem that supports the complete lifecycle of digital assets, from advisory and issuance to trading and distribution.”

Conclusion

From US regulatory clarity to institutional breakthroughs in private credit and increased access to retail investors, the RWA narrative is no longer theoretical.

Bob Ejodame’s insights provide a confirmation of the rapidly mature market where real-world assets are at the centre of the next wave of blockchain adoption.

This interview was created in collaboration with Paris Blockchain Week in 2025.