# Nine Big Companies Block OKXICE Tokenized Stocks

> Nine major firms told OKXICE to stop tokenizing stocks after SEC exemption launch.
- Title: Nine Big Companies Block OKXICE Tokenized Stocks | Shortify
- Summary: Nine major firms told OKXICE to stop tokenizing stocks after SEC exemption launch. 15 of 62 US companies objected to OKXICE's tokenized stock trading under…
- Keywords: okxice, sec innovation exemption, tokenized stocks, broadcom, verizon, unitedhealth, microsoft, alphabet, goldman sachs, qualcomm, caterpillar, mcdonalds
- Source: Startup Fortune — https://startupfortune.com/nine-big-companies-just-told-okx-and-ice-to-keep-their-stock-off-crypto-rails
- Published: 2026-10-22T03:06:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: okxice, sec innovation exemption, tokenized stocks, broadcom, verizon, unitedhealth, microsoft, alphabet, goldman sachs, qualcomm, caterpillar, mcdonalds
## SEC Innovation Exemption
The SEC launched a five-year framework for tokenized stocks using automated market makers and liquidity pools.
## OKXICE's Tokenized Plan
OKXICE planned to launch 24/7 tokenized trading with 63 tickers representing 62 US-listed companies.
## First Objections
Nine companies filed formal objections by October 15: Broadcom, Verizon, UnitedHealth, CoreWeave, AppLovin, Rocket Lab, Cerebras Systems, Applied Digital and Applied Optoelectronics.
## Objection Deadline
Companies get 30 calendar days after receiving notice to object to tokenized trading under the SEC exemption.
## Applied Optoelectronics' Reason
The company warned tokenization could confuse investors about its involvement in products it never sponsored or endorsed.
## Big Companies' Stance
Major firms like Microsoft and Goldman Sachs said tokenization doesn't help their already liquid stocks.
## Objection Impact
15 of 62 companies objected, leaving OKXICE with a smaller launch lineup than originally planned.
## Key takeaway

15 of 62 US companies objected to OKXICE's tokenized stock trading under SEC's Innovation Exemption.