# NYSE Parent Company Invests in Crypto Exchange OKX at $25B Valuation

*Author: Jack Inabinet*
*Published: Mar 5, 2026*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/read/news/nyse-parent-company-invests-in-crypto-exchange-okx-at-25b-valuation*

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Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) – the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange – has made an undisclosed strategic investment in crypto exchange OKX at a $25B valuation.

### What's the Scoop?
- **Strategic Investment:** According to a [press release](https://ir.theice.com/press/news-details/2026/ICE-Makes-Investment-in-OKX-Establishing-Strategic-Relationship/default.aspx), ICE has made an undisclosed strategic investment into OKX at a $25B valuation that will allow it to license OKX's price feeds for use in ICE futures products. Additionally, ICE will receive a seat on OKX’s Board of Directors.
- **Tokenization Ambitions:** Subject to regulatory approval, the deal will also allow OKX customers to trade ICE's U.S. futures and NYSE tokenized equities markets, providing regulated access to the world's leading financial market.
- **Moon That:** OKB (the native utility token of OKX) ripped nearly 60% on the deal announcement before retracing a substantial portion of its move. At the time of publication, OKB was holding steady, up approximately 20% interday.

> Today we announced a strategic relationship with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE).• ICE has made a direct investment in OKX and joining our Board of Directors• ICE will license OKX spot crypto prices to launch U.S.-regulated futures• OKX plans to provide access to ICE U.S.… [pic.twitter.com/oBHHVkLvAW](https://t.co/oBHHVkLvAW)— OKX (@okx) [March 5, 2026](https://twitter.com/okx/status/2029545419382960387?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)