# Intercontinental Exchange

Type: Company (ICE)

Source: Crypto Intelligence Brief — https://getcryptobrief.com/entity/intercontinental-exchange
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## Timeline

- **2026-Q4 (projected)**: Pilot Program Launch — Expected commencement of the first compliant tokenized stock offerings on the new platform.
- **2026-03-24**: NYSE-Securitize Partnership — NYSE officially announces Securitize as its digital transfer agent for 24/7 tokenized stocks.
- **2026-03-18**: SEC Approval — The SEC grants Nasdaq the authority to trade and settle tokenized securities on its main market.
- **2026-01-15**: ICE Platform Reveal — Intercontinental Exchange announces its own platform for on-chain settlement.
- **2025-11-15**: RWA Market Surge — Tokenized real-world assets surpass $10B in total value locked across major protocols.
- **2025-09-01**: Proposal Filed — Nasdaq submits a proposal to the SEC to amend rules for tokenized trading.
- **2024-03-20**: BlackRock BUIDL Launch — BlackRock partners with Securitize to launch its first tokenized fund on Ethereum.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### NYSE and Securitize Partner for 24/7 Tokenized Securities Trading
2026-03-24 13:45:37 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has partnered with Securitize to launch a 24/7 platform for tokenized securities, marking a historic shift toward blockchain-based settlement. Securitize will serve as the NYSE’s first digital transfer agent, developing new standards for compliant on-chain stock issuance.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/nyse-securitize-24-7-tokenized-securities-platform

### SEC Approves Nasdaq Proposal for Tokenized Securities Trading
2026-03-19 02:08:42 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a landmark proposal by Nasdaq to allow the trading and settlement of stocks in tokenized form. Initially limited to Russell 1000 stocks and major benchmark ETFs, the move integrates blockchain-based settlement into the core of the U.S. equity market infrastructure.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/nasdaq-sec-tokenized-securities-approval

### Kraken Becomes First Crypto Exchange to Join ICE Chat for OTC Trading
2026-02-19 01:55:06 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Kraken has integrated its Over-The-Counter (OTC) desk with ICE Chat, an institutional messaging platform serving 5.7 million users. This partnership marks the first time a cryptocurrency exchange has been approved to join the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) network, embedding digital asset liquidity into professional workflows.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/kraken-ice-chat-institutional-otc-integration

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