MEXC COO Tracy Jin Talks Web3 Talent, Ecosystem Growth, and the Shifting Crypto Landscape
As crypto matures, forward-looking exchanges are no longer just marketplaces for digital assets, they’re becoming full-stack ecosystem builders. One exchange at the center of this evolution is MEXC, which has recently launched a $30 million initiative to support emerging web3 developers and is preparing to deploy another ecosystem fund. In an exclusive interview with Tracy Jin, COO at MEXC, she breaks down what these initiatives mean, why the RWA tokenization boom carries elevated risks, and what signals MEXC is seeing that may point to a bitcoin rebound in Q2 2025.
A Long-Term Commitment to Web3 Talent
At the heart of MEXC’s latest strategic moves is IgniteX, a $30 million program aimed at accelerating web3 talent development. “We believe the future of web3 depends on the people building it,” Jin said. The program will provide support in the form of scholarships, blockchain courses, hackathons, technical mentorship, and startup accelerator programs.
Jin emphasized that MEXC is targeting individuals and teams working on decentralized infrastructure, fintech, and blockchain-AI solutions, offering not just funding but strategic guidance and technical resources. “IgniteX is our long-term commitment to the sustainability of the entire ecosystem,” she added.
The fund is global in scope. “We don’t care where you are, if you have a good idea and it solves a real-world problem, we will be there,” she added. This approach reflects MEXC’s broader commitment to being more than an exchange: it wants to be an active catalyst in real-world innovation.
The Risks Beneath the RWA Tokenization Boom
Speaking to real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, which is one of the fast-growing narratives in crypto, Jin acknowledged the space’s explosive growth but warned that it’s entering a phase of elevated risk.
“Despite the market conditions, the total value locked in on-chain RWAs has surged past $21 billion, and it’s projected to reach $16 trillion by 2030,” she said. But that growth comes with fragility. “The recent collapse of OM token, a supposedly compliant RWA ecosystem, showed how quickly confidence can vanish when transparency or utility is compromised.”
Jin urged investors and institutions to focus on fundamentals like asset backing, regulatory clarity, and transparent teams. “RWA tokenization is not just a tech play, it’s built on trust. Losing that trust takes down even the most sound models.”
Bitcoin: Early Signs of a Rebound?
Bitcoin‘s recent price movements have reignited speculation of a Q2 rebound, and Jin believes internal exchange data may be providing early confirmation. “We’ve seen a 25% increase in spot trading volume over 24 hours, and a 15% bump in futures trading volume,” she said.
She noted that traders are reducing leverage and moving into spot positions, which often precedes significant market shifts. “All of this suggests shifting market sentiment and the potential for new price discovery.”
Beyond trading volume, Jin shared that capital inflows on the platform are increasing steadily, and MEXC is seeing renewed institutional interest in bitcoin as a hedge and store of value. “BTC has broken resistance and is decoupling from traditional assets. It’s becoming digital gold again,” she said.
This, she argues, is altering perceptions across institutional portfolios. “More funds are viewing bitcoin not as a speculative asset, but as a safe-haven allocation.”
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape
As regulation tightens globally, Jin said MEXC is proactively strengthening compliance teams across all regions. “We’re not waiting to react. We’re working with local regulators and legal partners to align with new policies, especially in the U.S. and under MiCA in Europe,” she noted.
Regulatory clarity, she argued, will filter out bad actors, protect users, and create a stable foundation for tokenized assets, institutional trading, and DeFi integration.
MEXC sees itself playing a central role in the convergence of traditional finance and crypto, especially with the rise of ETFs and tokenized real-world assets. “Exchanges are going to be trusted bridges that simplify the technology and provide onboarding infrastructure,” Jin said.
This includes everything from custody solutions and liquidity provisioning to compliance risk management and developer education. As institutional demand grows, MEXC wants to be ready.
In closing, Jin highlighted one emerging trend she believes is flying under the radar: Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN). “This model allows communities to own and operate real-world infrastructure, things like bandwidth, energy grids, and computing power, and get rewarded in crypto,” she explained.
While the concept is still early, she sees massive long-term potential. “It’s about lowering costs, improving accessibility, and shifting ownership from corporations to communities.”
With major funding initiatives, a clear stance on regulation, and strong market insight, MEXC is positioning itself not just as a trading platform but as a leader in ecosystem development. Under Jin’s leadership, the exchange is taking a proactive role in shaping the future of Web3 by backing builders, flagging risks, and staying ahead of the narrative curve.
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