OKXICE Files With SEC to Launch Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading for 63 NYSE Companies

OKXICE LLC, a joint venture between crypto exchange OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a platform for trading tokenized U.S. stocks. The platform aims to offer blockchain-based versions of shares in 63 NYSE-listed companies, subject to regulatory conditions and an issuer opt-out period.

The filing marks a significant step in integrating crypto and traditional markets, as OKXICE plans to operate as a Tokenized Securities Venue (TSV). This new category of trading platform allows digital versions of public company shares to trade on crypto venues. The launch depends on how many of the 63 companies remain on the list after a 30-day opt-out window for each issuer.

The SEC’s Innovation Exemption, issued on September 17, 2026, provides a five-year framework for trading tokenized National Market System (NMS) stocks. The exemption grants TSVs temporary relief from certain regulations and ensures investor protection by mandating that tokenized stocks offer the same rights and privileges as traditional securities. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins emphasized that the framework is an interim step toward permanent rules for tokenized securities.

OKX and ICE announced their joint venture on June 22, 2026, with plans to build infrastructure for tokenized and digitally native financial products. The venture is co-chaired by former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Trabue Bland, Senior Vice President of Futures Exchanges at ICE. The filing is an early step, and trading will only begin after meeting all conditions, including symbol limits, volume caps, and full shareholder rights for token holders.