OKX and NYSE Launch Joint Venture to Connect Traditional and Digital Markets
OKX and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announce a partnership to link traditional finance with cryptocurrency markets, aiming to enhance access for 120 million users. The initiative is led by former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and is subject to regulatory approval, according to CoinDesk.
On June 22, 2026, OKX, a cryptocurrency exchange, and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) owner Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announced a joint venture aimed at integrating traditional financial systems with cryptocurrency markets. The initiative plans to enable OKX's 120 million users to access ICE's futures and NYSE's tokenized equities.
This collaboration is positioned within ICE's broader strategy to reinforce its presence in the digital asset space. Following a strategic investment in OKX, ICE expands its offerings, which also include backing the digital asset firm Bakkt and investing in the prediction market Polymarket. "The ICE-OKX joint venture is a step towards building the infrastructure that will define how global markets operate in the decades ahead," stated Trabue Bland, ICE's senior vice president.
The joint venture, pending regulatory approval, plans to function as a U.S.-registered broker-dealer and futures commission merchant. This would enable additional opportunities within the blockchain-enabled market while facilitating access to tokenized stocks and crypto futures products.
Andrew Cuomo, who previously served as New York's governor, is at the forefront of this collaboration. "The next chapter of financial markets will be defined by how well innovation and government regulation can move forward together," Cuomo remarked. His involvement with OKX has been ongoing since 2023, indicating a commitment to merges in regulatory compliance and innovation.
This joint venture signifies a crucial step in the ongoing evolution of financial markets, potentially paving the way for a more interconnected system that balances traditional and digital assets. Investors and market participants will be watching closely as regulatory developments unfold and the project progresses.
Summary based on original reporting by Olivier Acuna at CoinDesk, originally published Jun 22, 2026. SolanaWire does not republish source content.
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