Fifty major US companies oppose having their stocks tokenized on an exchange planned by OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). The companies named include IBM, Nvidia, Microsoft, JPMorgan, Walmart and Eli Lilly.
Why it matters
The opposition puts a core question for tokenized equities in focus: whether shares can be offered in tokenized form without the companies’ support. The list spans technology, finance, retail, healthcare and other sectors.
Market impact
The dispute sets up a tension between exchange plans to expand access to tokenized stocks and companies that oppose having their shares included. The companies’ stance could shape how the planned exchange approaches issuer participation.
Frequently asked questions
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How many US companies oppose stock tokenization on the planned exchange?
The seed names 50 major US companies as opposing having their stocks tokenized on the planned OKX-ICE exchange.
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Which major companies are named in the opposition?
The list includes IBM, Nvidia, Microsoft, JPMorgan, Walmart, Eli Lilly, Costco and Coca-Cola, among others.
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Which exchange is at the center of the dispute?
The companies oppose tokenization on an exchange planned by OKX and Intercontinental Exchange, or ICE.
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What issue does the companies’ opposition raise?
It puts issuer consent at the center of the debate over whether shares can be offered in tokenized form without the companies’ support.
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What could the opposition mean for the planned exchange?
The companies’ stance could shape how OKX and ICE approach issuer participation in their planned exchange.
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