Tokenized Stock Platform Filing
OKX and ICE File With SEC for U.S. Tokenized Stock Platform
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OKX launched its existing Unified Tokenized Stocks line on July 15–16, 2026, initially covering more than 40 U.S. stocks and ETFs; by September, the products were priced against USDT and settled on Solana or OKX’s X Layer network.
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OKX acts as distributor—not issuer—of its existing tokenized-stock products. They are offered under Regulation S and are unavailable not only to U.S. persons but also to users in the EU.
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The SEC’s Innovation Exemption, introduced on September 17, 2026, allows qualifying tokenized-securities venues to trade through approved automated market makers and liquidity pools; it is set to expire on September 17, 2031.
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OKX and ICE’s filing comes amid broader plans for extended-hours trading: the NYSE, Nasdaq and London Stock Exchange are also preparing to introduce round-the-clock trading in the coming months.
OKX and Intercontinental Exchange have filed with the SEC to launch a U.S. platform for round-the-clock trading of tokenized stocks CoinGape. The joint venture, called OKXICE, plans to offer 24/7 trading in more than 60 U.S.-listed companies, initially covering 63 NYSE-listed firms Hoka News. The move marks a major push to bring crypto-style token trading to American equity markets.
OKX already operates a tokenized-stock service in select regions outside the U.S., offering exposure to over 70 stocks and ETFs. But those tokens don't give investors voting rights or dividends—they just track the price of underlying shares The News Tribune. The new U.S. platform would be different: tokenized shares there would preserve full shareholder rights like dividends and voting power.
How OKX's Current Tokenized-Stock Service Works
OKX launched its Unified Tokenized Stocks line in July 2026, starting with over 40 U.S. stocks and ETFs Grafa. These tokens trade 24/7 and settle on the Solana blockchain or OKX's X Layer network, priced against the stablecoin USDT. However, they're unavailable to U.S. investors and residents of the European Union.
OKX acts as distributor—not issuer—of these tokens. The tokens offer price exposure to shares held by a third party, but buyers don't get voting rights or dividend payments Grafa. Prices can drift from the real stock price when traditional markets are closed, creating trading opportunities but also risks.
SEC's New Framework Opens Door for U.S. Tokenized Trading
In September 2026, the SEC introduced the Innovation Exemption, a special regulatory pathway for tokenized-securities platforms CoinGape. This framework allows qualifying venues to operate automated market makers and liquidity pools for token trading. The exemption runs for five years, expiring on September 17, 2031.
OKXICE's filing relies on this new framework. The platform would require tokenized shares to preserve full shareholder rights—including dividends and voting power—setting it apart from OKX's current offerings Idaho Statesman. The SEC will have 30 days from filing to allow other companies to object before the platform can launch.
Extended-Hours Trading Is Coming to Wall Street
The OKXICE filing is part of a broader wave of extended-trading announcements. The NYSE, Nasdaq, and the London Stock Exchange are all preparing to roll out round-the-clock trading in the coming months Hoka News. These moves signal a major shift toward blending crypto's 24/7 culture with traditional stock markets.
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