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ICE and OKX Form Joint Venture to Bring Tokenized NYSE Equities to Crypto Users

It seeks U.S. broker‑dealer and futures commission merchant registration to open regulated access for OKX’s 120 million users, subject to regulatory approval.

Okx and nyse partner to bridge tradfi and crypto markets in joint venture led by andrew cuomo
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Andrew Cuomo has worked with the crypto exchange OKX since 2023.
Andrew cuomo to lead joint tradfi crypto venture between okx and intercontinental exchange

Overview

  • The 50/50 joint venture was announced on Monday, June 22, 2026, and will build regulated infrastructure to issue and trade tokenized NYSE-listed securities on blockchain networks.
  • Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo will co-chair the venture with ICE senior vice president Trabue Bland, continuing Cuomo’s advisory role with OKX that began in 2023.
  • The companies say the JV intends to register as a U.S. broker‑dealer and futures commission merchant so it can legally route ICE futures and tokenized equities into OKX’s platform, pending approvals and oversight.
  • OKX’s roughly 120 million global accounts are the target distribution channel, with tokenization defined as wrapping NYSE-listed assets into blockchain tokens that can enable 24/7 trading and faster settlement where allowed.
  • The deal follows ICE’s roughly $200 million minority investment in OKX in March 2026 and could broaden into other blockchain-enabled asset classes while drawing closer regulatory scrutiny because of OKX’s 2025 DOJ plea and Cuomo’s prior advisory work.