Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) and global blockchain technology company OKX have announced the formation of a joint venture aimed at building next-generation infrastructure for tokenized and digitally native financial products. The 50-50 venture, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to operate as a U.S. registered broker dealer and futures commission merchant (FCM). Its primary purpose will be to enable OKX’s customers, both in the U.S. and internationally, to access ICE futures and NYSE tokenized equities markets. The partnership will also explore regulatory-compliant blockchain-enabled markets beyond ... (full story)