Walmart Blocks Its Stock From OKX-ICE Tokenized Trading Venue

Walmart, Eli Lilly, Cigna, Carniva,l and Arcos Dorados objected to trading of their shares on the planned OKX-ICE tokenized stock venue, bringing the total to 38.

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  1. Mechanism of the SEC Innovation Exemption: The SEC’s innovation exemption requires a venue to notify a company before offering a third-party tokenized version of its shares. If the company submits a written objection within 30 days of receiving this notice, the venue is legally barred from listing that specific tokenized stock.
  2. Scope and Growth of Corporate Pushback: The number of companies blocking their shares from the OKX-ICE tokenized trading venue has risen from nine on October 15 to 38 as of October 29, 2026. This trend has expanded across diverse sectors, including retail, healthcare, travel, and finance, as major entities like Walmart, Eli Lilly, and Cigna join the list.

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