OKX and ICE Form U.S.-Licensed Joint Venture

OKX and ICE form 50-50 joint venture as US-licensed broker

OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) have formed a 50-50 joint venture that will operate as a U.S.-licensed Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). The partnership aims to connect OKX's 120 million global users with ICE's futures markets and the New York Stock Exchange's tokenized stock offerings.

This marks a significant step for OKX in gaining regulated access to U.S. financial markets. ICE, which owns the NYSE, brings its established infrastructure and regulatory credentials to the venture. The joint venture structure allows both parties to equally share control and profits while complying with U.S. regulations.

For users, this means access to traditional futures products and tokenized stocks through OKX's platform, potentially bridging the gap between crypto and conventional finance. The move reflects growing institutional interest in combining crypto infrastructure with regulated market access.

See announcement: https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-06-22-2026/card/ice-okx-form-crypto-joint-venture-WdVisQymuYen7EuYJSKx

Hyperliquid responds to Singapore MAS investor alert list

Hyperliquid has responded to being added to the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) Investor Alert List (IAL), clarifying that the action does not constitute a ban, enforcement measure, or determination of non-compliance. The IAL serves purely to inform the public that the entity is not licensed or regulated by MAS, preventing potential confusion.

Hyperliquid acknowledged it has never claimed to be MAS-authorized. As permissionless on-chain infrastructure, the platform ensures users maintain self-custody of their assets at all times, with network operations continuing unchanged. The company reiterated its commitment to collaborating with global regulators and institutions to support the development of comprehensive on-chain financial regulatory frameworks.

Binance will not exit Europe, seeks new MiCA license path

Binance's Europe and UK head Gillian Lynch confirmed the exchange will not leave the European market despite its MiCA license application in Greece facing setbacks. "If not Greece, I'm looking at other alternatives," Lynch stated, revealing Binance has engaged with regulators in Ireland, Latvia, and Greece but encountered resistance over past anti-money laundering penalties, complex corporate structure, and perceived high-risk culture.

Binance has withdrawn its Greek application and will seek authorization in another EU member state, though the specific country remains undisclosed. The company has invested heavily in compliance, now employing approximately 1,500 compliance staff. According to FT, Binance has notified EU customers it will cease services from next week due to lacking MiCA authorization, with the July 1 deadline approaching for mandatory licensing. The exchange assured users that assets remain secure and accessible, with direct notifications being sent regarding next steps.

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