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NetherlandsOKXICE Tokenized Securities Venue launch (24/7 tokenized stock trading)
OKXICE, the joint venture between OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), is set to open its Tokenized Securities Venue (TSV) on November 23, 2026, giving eligible U.S. customers round-the-clock trading of tokenized stocks and ETFs. The venue runs on OKX's X Layer network, and OKB is the coin linked to the project.
What is happening
The launch date was announced on November 11. Trading will run through automated market maker (AMM) pools built on Uniswap v4 and deployed on X Layer, OKX's Layer 2 network. Only approved wallets can trade or provide liquidity. Tokenized securities are paired with supported payment stablecoins, and Securitize provides the infrastructure.
According to the venture's public notice, the tokenizer holds the underlying shares one-for-one through an SEC-registered broker-dealer that is a FINRA member. Holders keep shareholder rights such as dividends, voting and participation in corporate actions. Access is limited to eligible U.S.-based customers of OKX Inc. who have activated a CeDeFi Wallet, completed onboarding with OKXICE and passed KYC. Customers hold tokens in self-custodial wallets, and OKXICE TSV does not hold customer assets or private keys.
More than 70 tokenized securities have been confirmed so far. Named issuers include Better.com, Coinbase, Robinhood, Securitize and Strategy, which will also list its preferred stock, such as STRC. The lineup also includes 59 Direxion ETFs. The venture has said that not every confirmed asset may be available on the first day. The lineup was narrowed after 67 issuers, including Apple, Amazon, Tesla, Meta Platforms, Nvidia and Microsoft, filed objections; these include 56 of the 62 companies in OKXICE's original filing.
The venue operates under the SEC's Innovation Exemption, issued on September 17, 2026, which runs for five years until September 17, 2031. It requires, among other conditions, that tokenized shares carry the same rights as traditional shares, that trading in a token stops when the underlying stock is halted, and that symbol and volume caps are respected.
Why it matters
The launch is one of the first large-scale attempts to bring U.S. equities on-chain under a formal regulatory exemption, backed by the parent company of the NYSE. For OKX and its ecosystem, it adds a regulated-style product line on X Layer, which may be relevant to holders following OKB and the network's activity.
For traders, 24/7 access to tokenized stocks and ETFs is the main change, though availability is restricted to eligible U.S. customers and the opening lineup is narrower than first planned. OKXICE is also not the first venue to trade under the exemption: TSV LLC reported the first trades on November 4, 2026. Participation by issuers and trading activity within the SEC's limits will shape how the venue develops.
Key details
- Date: November 23, 2026 (confirmed)
- Project: OKXICE (joint venture of OKX and Intercontinental Exchange)
- Coins: OKB
- Category: Product Release
- Status: Confirmed
- Source: Crypto Times, November 11, 2026 (https://www.cryptotimes.io/2026/11/11/okx-nyse-owner-ice-to-launch-24-7-tokenized-stock-trading-on-nov-23-despite-67-issuer-objections/)