Tokenized Stocks Round the Clock? OKX and ICE File for a 24/7 U.S. Stock Venue

By Kevin · 2026-10-05 · News

NEW YORK, Oct. 5 (CandyPulse) — Stock trading that never closes is a step closer. OKXICE, a joint venture between crypto exchange OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, has filed with the SEC to launch a venue for tokenized U.S. stocks that would trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Key takeaways

OKXICE filed its notification with the SEC on October 4
The venue plans tokenized shares of 63 U.S. companies, including Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft and Tesla
Trading would run 24/7, with dividend and voting rights preserved
It would operate under the SEC's innovation exemption, which caps how much can trade

What's being proposed

The venue would offer blockchain-based shares of more than 60 large U.S.-listed companies. Investors could trade them around the clock, with faster settlement than traditional markets.

Crucially, the tokens are designed to carry real shareholder rights, including dividends and votes. That's what the SEC requires under its new rules, and it's the key difference from tokens that only track a share price.

The rules it must follow

SEC innovation exemption rule	What it means
Five-year pathway	Venues can operate without registering as exchanges
Up to 75 large U.S. stocks	OKXICE's 63 fits within the limit
Volume cap: 0.25% of each stock's average daily volume	Trading stays small at first
Full shareholder rights	Tokens must represent real shares

Why this one matters

There's been a lot of talk about tokenized stocks. What makes this filing stand out is who's behind it. ICE runs the world's best-known stock exchange. Pairing it with a major crypto exchange signals that tokenized trading is moving from crypto's fringes into the heart of traditional finance.

It also contrasts with Robinhood, whose offshore stock tokens give price exposure only, a structure that doesn't fit the SEC's exemption.

What it could mean for investors

Trade any time: react to news on weekends and evenings.
Faster settlement: potentially near-instant rather than a day or more.
Real ownership: dividends and voting rights carried on-chain.

What's next

The SEC still needs to process the filing, and the volume caps mean trading would start small. Watch for a launch date and which stocks go live first.

This article is for information only and is not financial advice.