OKX Applies to SEC to Launch Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading Platform

According to Bloomberg, OKX has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a tokenized stock trading platform. OKXICE LLC, a joint venture between OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, plans to seek approval to offer tokenized shares of an initial 63 NYSE-listed companies, with issuers given 30 days before trading begins to opt out.

Last month, the SEC cleared the way for blockchain-based securities to trade in the U.S. under a temporary exemption framework. The digital assets must include full shareholder benefits, including dividends and voting rights. The OKXICE platform’s launch depends on the completion of the 30-day opt-out period and other requirements. — link