Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has deepened its engagement with crypto, launching a 50-50 joint venture with OKX to provide NYSE tokenized equities and ICE futures to OKX's global user base.
Announced on June 22, 2026, this joint venture follows ICE's prior $200 million minority investment in OKX, establishing a pathway for crypto traders to access conventional financial products.
The collaboration will strengthen US-registered broker-dealer and futures commission merchant operations, allowing OKX customers to trade ICE futures contracts and NYSE tokenized stocks pending regulatory approval.
ICE CEO Jeffrey C. Sprecher emphasized expanding access to regulated markets, while OKX CEO Star Xu highlighted enhancing reliable financial systems. Both companies aim to work on clearing, risk management, and multi-chain custody solutions, marking a significant shift towards integration in financial markets.
Following the announcement of their investment in March, OKX's native token, OKB, surged by approximately 40-50%.