NYSE Owner ICE Joins OKX to Put Tokenized Stocks Before 120 Million Traders

By Bartek 24 Jun 2026 (less than 1 hour ago) 3 min readIntercontinental Exchange, owner of the New York Stock Exchange, and crypto platform OKX announced a 50-50 joint venture on 22 June 2026. The venture plans to register as a U.S. broker-dealer to offer tokenized NYSE equities and ICE futures.Key facts ICE and OKX announced a 50-50 joint venture for tokenized markets on 22 June 2026.The venture plans to register as a U.S. broker-dealer and futures commission merchant, pending regulatory approval.It aims to give OKX's 120 million customers access to ICE futures and tokenized NYSE equities.ICE and OKX form 50-50 tokenized markets ventureIntercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and crypto platform OKX announced a 50-50 joint venture on 22 June 2026. The two firms said the venture will build next-generation infrastructure for tokenized and digitally native financial products. They framed the deal as a bridge between traditional finance and digital asset markets. ICE provides financial market technology and data across major asset classes and operates the NYSE. OKX runs a global crypto trading platform and serves more than 120 million customers worldwide. The agreement links established exchange infrastructure with one of the largest crypto user bases in the market. Venture plans broker-dealer and FCM registrationSubject to certain regulatory approvals, the venture plans to operate as a U.S. registered broker-dealer and futures commission merchant (FCM). A broker-dealer buys and sells securities, while an FCM handles futures orders and customer funds. Both companies will hold equal ownership under the 50-50 structure. That setup would let OKX customers in the United States and overseas access ICE futures and tokenized NYSE equities markets. Tokenized equities are blockchain-based versions of listed shares. The partners also plan to explore other regulatory-compliant, blockchain-enabled market opportunities. Cuomo co-chairs the joint venture with ICEThe joint venture will be co-chaired by ICE and former New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Cuomo served as New York's 56th governor, state attorney general, and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He began working with OKX in 2023. "The next chapter of financial markets will be defined by how well innovation and government regulation can move forward together. This partnership brings together OKX's world-class blockchain technology and ICE's trusted market infrastructure to help build a more modern, transparent, and resilient financial system for the future.", 22 June 2026. — Andrew M. Cuomo, Co-Chair of the joint venture, former Governor of New YorkBland says venture extends ICE reach to retailTrabue Bland, Senior Vice President of Futures Exchanges at ICE, said the partnership extends the exchange's reach to retail traders. He pointed to ICE's regulated market technology and global benchmarks as the basis for that expansion. Bland described the venture as a step toward the infrastructure that will define how global markets operate. "ICE's global benchmarks and regulated market technology have earned the trust of institutions and traders everywhere and now, through our partnership with OKX, we are working towards extending that reach to OKX's 120 million retail traders.", 22 June 2026. — Trabue Bland, Senior Vice President, Futures Exchanges, Intercontinental ExchangeOKB trades near $78 at time of publicationOKX's exchange token, OKB, traded at $77.92 at the time of publication, up about 2% over the past 24 hours (CoinPaprika, 23 June 2026). The token held a market value near $4.7 billion, ranking it among the larger exchange tokens. OKB reached an all-time high above $257 in August 2025 (CoinPaprika, 23 June 2026). Deal follows ICE strategic investment in OKXThe joint venture follows ICE's strategic investment in OKX, announced in March 2026. According to news reports, that investment totaled about $200 million and valued OKX near $25 billion. OKX holds licenses in the United States, the United Arab Emirates, the European Economic Area, Singapore, and Australia, and publishes monthly proof-of-reserves reports. The companies have not announced a launch date, and the venture still depends on regulatory approval. Primary source: Source ↗Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and involve significant risk. You may lose part or all of your investment.All information on Coinpaprika is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Always conduct your own research (DYOR) and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.Coinpaprika is not liable for any losses resulting from the use of this information.Go back to All News