OKXICE LLC, a joint venture between crypto exchange OKX and Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, filed with the SEC under the agency’s new Innovation Exemption to launch a Tokenised Securities Venue in the United States. The filing makes OKXICE one of the first firms
Kakao Pay Securities has signed MOUs with both Ondo Finance and Dinari Global to explore the tokenisation and international distribution of South Korean-listed stocks. The partnership marks one of the most concrete moves yet to open Korean public markets to global investors through blockchain infrastructure, rather than the traditional and
Britain’s largest banks have completed what UK Finance describes as the “world’s first interbank transactions using tokenised deposits,” allowing blockchain-based representations of commercial bank money to move between separate banks. The transactions are part of the Great British Tokenised Deposit (GBTD) project, an industry initiative led by UK Finance to
Ondo Finance’s subsidiary Oasis Pro Markets, a U.S. registered broker-dealer, has joined DTCC’s Fund/SERV platform. This is becoming the first tokenisation company to participate in the network that processes over 85% of U.S. mutual fund transaction activity. This is not a partnership announcement or a pilot program. In addition, it
South Korea is moving to expand tokenized securities beyond fractional investment products, with plans to build infrastructure that can eventually support stocks, bonds, funds and other traditional securities. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced the policy direction on September 4 following a meeting of its public-private tokenized securities consultative body.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev notes that markets globally are now entering the early stages of what will become a tokenization supercycle. According to The Kobeissi Letter, on-chain tokenized equity trading amounted to $9 billion in 2026, growing by over 207% quarter-over-quarter and 800% year-to-date. “Tokenization does not mean listing securities
The SEC Chairman, Paul Atkins, recently confirmed the proposed timeline for introducing a tokenization innovation exemption during a House hearing. As reported by Eleanor Terrett, this proposal seeks to facilitate blockchain-based financial innovation. Also, ensure compliance with existing securities laws and regulatory requirements across the United States. The SEC Chairman
In the annual letter to investors, Larry Fink emphasized the importance of tokenization in transforming the financial markets. He explained that the traditional financial systems are based on an outdated infrastructure that lacks the required level of efficiency and accessibility for investors worldwide. He emphasized that the traditional financial systems
Crypto market maker Wintermute has launched institutional over-the-counter trading for tokenized gold products, signaling growing confidence in blockchain-based commodities. The firm confirmed that its OTC desk now supports execution in Pax Gold (PAXG) and Tether Gold (XAUT), the two largest gold-backed tokens by market capitalization. The move positions Wintermute to
A Tokenization firm, Securitize, has reported strong financial growth as it moves to become a publicly listed company. The firm has filed a registration statement with the U.S.SEC to go public through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners 2. Securitize’s Revenue growth Securitize has reported that the company’s revenue in
