OKX and Intercontinental Exchange launch tokenized equities joint venture
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What happened
OKX and Intercontinental Exchange formed a joint venture to operate a tokenized securities venue, which was enabled by an SEC innovation exemption. The venture launched tokenized shares, with funding from Circle and BlackRock treasury. However, nine companies, including Broadcom and Verizon, formally objected to the plan to list 63 tokenized versions of their shares.
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Why it matters
The venture adds momentum to the exploration of blockchain technology in traditional equity markets, potentially reshaping trading and liquidity. The SEC exemption allows these venues to use automated market makers outside the traditional National Best Bid and Offer framework. Analysts note that regulatory uncertainty and weak issuer demand remain obstacles to adoption.
Regulatory approval is driving the trading of tokenized assets on major exchanges like the NYSE and Nasdaq.
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Who's involved
- OKXCryptocurrency exchange partnering with Intercontinental Exchange to build tokenized financial infrastructure.
- Intercontinental ExchangeFinancial company owning the New York Stock Exchange and partnering with OKX on the joint venture.
- New York Stock ExchangeAmerican stock exchange whose infrastructure is being utilized for the tokenized equity pilot.
- BroadcomSemiconductor manufacturer that formally objected to the tokenized listing of its shares.
- VerizonTelecommunications company that formally objected to the tokenized listing of its shares.
- Andrew CuomoCo-chairs the OKX-ICE joint venture for tokenized equities.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Broadcom shares drop amid objections to tokenized listingBroadcom shares dropped 4.5% after objecting to tokenized listingAlready happening
- OKX's digital expansion may boost financial services in the Middle EastOKX's digital expansion may boost financial services in the Middle EastPossible
- Apple stock may gain liquidity via new tokenized equity ventureApple stock may see new liquidity through tokenized equity venturePossible
- Tokenized shares may boost Tesla's trading liquidity on OKXTokenized shares may boost Tesla's trading liquidity on OKXPossible
- OKX's tokenized equity venture may challenge Binance's market shareOKX's tokenized equity venture may challenge Binance's market sharePossible
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- Nasdaq may face competitive pressure from OKX-ICE tokenized sharesNasdaq faces competitive pressure from OKX-ICE's tokenized equity offeringPossible
- Tokenized equity venture tests the limits of SEC's new frameworkThe SEC's regulatory framework for tokenized equities is being tested by the OKX-ICE joint venture.Possible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The venue's operation is supported by an SEC innovation exemption and AMM models.1 source
- Broadcom and Applied Optoelectronics object to the OKX-ICE tokenized stock listing, and Nasdaq opts out of the framework.Sub-event
Broadcom and Verizon object to OKX-ICE tokenized listing; Broadcom shares drop amid Nasdaq sell-off.1 source
- Strategy is utilizing OKX and Intercontinental Exchange for tokenized stock trading.Sub-event
- Andrew Cuomo co-chairs the OKXICE joint venture between Intercontinental Exchange and OKX for tokenized equities.Sub-event
ICE/OKX joint venture launches tokenized shares, with Circle funding and BlackRock treasury involvement.1 source
OKX received funding from NYSE owner and filed a joint venture with ICE, expanding into Africa, Middle East, and Latin America.1 source
OKX and ICE announced a JV for tokenized equities after SEC approval.1 source
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The entities involved
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OKX
cryptocurrency exchange and web3 platform
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Intercontinental Exchange
financial company based in Atlanta, Georgia
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New York Stock Exchange
American stock exchange
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