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ICE Invests in OKX, Valuing Exchange at $25B; OKB Surges

March 6, 2026, 12:01 AM173 words6 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team
ICE Invests in OKX, Valuing Exchange at $25B; OKB Surges

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Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has made a strategic investment in cryptocurrency exchange OKX, valuing the platform at approximately $25 billion. This move signifies a growing convergence between traditional finance and the digital asset space. As part of the deal, ICE will receive a board seat at OKX and license real-time crypto spot pricing data, while OKX users will gain access to ICE’s U.S. futures products and tokenized equities, potentially launching in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approval. The investment triggered a significant surge in the price of OKB, OKX’s native token, jumping over 50% and reaching an intraday high of $117.60 before settling around $107.79. Trading volume for OKB increased by over 3,500%, indicating strong market activity. Simultaneously, Google researchers warned of a sophisticated new iPhone exploit kit, 'Coruna,' targeting crypto wallets and seed phrases, urging users to update their iOS versions. Western Union also launched the USDPT stablecoin on Solana, leveraging Crossmint’s infrastructure and its extensive global payout network of 360,000 locations.

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