Tokenization

Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo will co-chair a joint venture between Intercontinental Exchange and crypto platform OKX to develop infrastructure for tokenized equities and crypto futures. The initiative aims to connect OKX's 120 million users with NYSE markets and ICE products, subject to regulatory approval.

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is developing an innovation exemption to allow limited trading of tokenized securities on a trial basis. The measure aims to test blockchain uses while longer-term rules are prepared.

The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority have launched a joint Call for Input to advance tokenization in UK financial markets. The initiative seeks industry feedback on rules and infrastructure changes. It aims to shift tokenization from pilots to full production.

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Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, announced a partnership with asset manager Franklin Templeton to develop a range of blockchain-based investment products for institutional investors.

In January 2026, the New York Stock Exchange and its parent company Intercontinental Exchange announced plans to develop a tokenized securities platform, marking a shift in traditional finance. This move highlights tokenization's transition from experimental crypto applications to core Wall Street operations. However, experts emphasize that building compliant and liquid on-chain markets remains the key challenge.

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BNP Paribas Asset Management has issued a tokenized share class of a French-domiciled money market fund on the public Ethereum network. This pilot project marks the firm's second tokenization experiment, following an earlier trial on a private blockchain. The initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency and security in a regulated framework.