STBL to Launch RWA-Backed Stablecoin on X Layer with Hamilton Lane and OKX Ventures

The push to merge institutional private markets with blockchain infrastructure gained fresh momentum today as STBL announced a strategic investment from OKX Ventures alongside a partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize to launch what it describes as the first Ecosystem-Specific Stablecoin on X Layer.

The stablecoin will be backed by institutional-grade real-world assets, marking another step in the rapid expansion of tokenized private credit products onchain.

Today marks a definitive leap forward in the convergence of institutional private markets and onchain finance.
We are happy to announce that @stbl_official has secured a strategic investment from @OKX_Ventures and entered a landmark partnership with @hamilton_lane (Nasdaq:… pic.twitter.com/aRB6aPz9zq
— STBL (@stbl_official) February 12, 2026

Institutional private credit moves on-chain

At the centre of the initiative is a feeder fund linked to Hamilton Lane’s Senior Credit Opportunities Fund, known as SCOPE. The fund will be tokenized by Securitize and integrated into STBL’s dual-token architecture, giving the X Layer ecosystem exposure to a regulated private credit strategy.

Hamilton Lane, which trades on Nasdaq under the ticker HLNE, is one of the largest private markets investment managers globally. By bringing a feeder structure onchain, the partners aim to offer yield-bearing exposure within a compliant digital framework rather than simply issuing a stablecoin backed by cash equivalents.

Securitize will handle the tokenization infrastructure, building on its experience issuing regulated digital securities tied to real-world assets.

Building stablecoin infrastructure for institutions

STBL said the design goes beyond asset representation, focusing instead on settlement efficiency, liquidity depth and programmable yield management within the X Layer network. OKX Ventures’ backing adds further weight, signalling continued investor appetite for real-world asset tokenization as a core crypto narrative in 2026.

The launch reflects a broader industry shift toward stablecoins and tokenized funds that connect traditional finance products with decentralized settlement rails. As institutional capital increasingly explores blockchain-based distribution, partnerships like this suggest that private credit may become one of the primary bridges between Wall Street and onchain markets.

Meanwhile, OKX announced the official launch of the OKX Card in Europe on Wednesday, January 28, marking a significant shift toward everyday crypto utility.

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