OKX Seeks SEC Approval for Tokenized NYSE Stocks

OKX has submitted a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for tokenized stocks, targeting U.S. traders. The notice, filed on October 4, 2026, through OKXICE LLC, a joint venture between OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), seeks approval for an initial 63 NYSE-listed companies. The filing includes a 30-day opt-out period for issuers before trading can begin.

The SEC’s Innovation Exemption for tokenized securities, announced on September 17, 2026, allows for permissioned onchain trading of NMS stocks through AMM liquidity pools. The exemption is temporary, expiring five years after its publication. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins described it as a first step, inviting public comment while the commission weighs further action.

Key conditions for the exemption include limits on symbols and traded volume, ensuring equal rights and privileges as traditional stocks, providing written notice to issuers, and maintaining public, auditable smart contracts on a permissionless ledger. Trading halts must also align with those of the underlying stocks. However, the OKX tokenized stock SEC filing is only a notice of intent, not an approval.

Analysts view this filing as a regulated test of onchain stock trading rather than a price catalyst. The focus now shifts to issuer responses, regulatory approvals, and the SEC’s comment process, which will shape the timeline. The 63 NYSE-listed companies have not yet been named, and the exact launch date remains uncertain.