NYSE and Blockchain.com sign MOU covering tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs
Blockchain.com and NYSE signed an MOU that could give customers access to tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs through a planned digital ATS, which has not launched and still needs regulatory approvals.
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Why it matters
NYSE and Blockchain.com would connect a planned ATS with a network of more than 44 million confirmed accounts, but Crypto.News said the total is a distribution measure and does not count eligible investors. The partnership still needs required regulatory approvals; NYSE's ATS has not launched, and the companies disclosed neither a start date nor participating countries.
Key facts
On Sept. 23, Blockchain.com and NYSE Group signed a memorandum of understanding to explore distributing tokenized U.S. exchange-listed stocks and ETFs through NYSE's planned digital ATS.
Reported by Crypto News (CryptoNews.net)
Unchained reported that Blockchain.com had more than 44 million confirmed accounts across more than 70 jurisdictions.
44,000,000 confirmed accountsReported by Unchained
Crypto.News said the confirmed-account total measures distribution reach and does not count eligible investors.
Reported by Crypto.News
The companies made access conditional on required regulatory approvals, and NYSE's planned digital ATS has not launched.
Reported by Bitcoin.com News
The companies did not identify participating countries or a launch date, and Decrypt reported that they also disclosed no terms.
Reported by Crypto.News
ICE Data Services, an NYSE affiliate, would distribute Blockchain.com's crypto data and analytics, while Blockchain.com would add certain ICE and NYSE market-data feeds to its app.
Reported by Crypto News (CryptoNews.net)
CoinGape reported that NYSE's planned ATS would support round-the-clock trading, fractional trading, stablecoin-based funding and onchain settlement, while Bitcoin.com News also reported dollar-sized orders.
Reported by CoinGape
Unchained reported that Peter Smith tied stock ownership to location and access to brokerage and information, while Lynn Martin said Blockchain.com's international footprint and digital-asset expertise complemented NYSE's plan.
Reported by Unchained
What happened
Blockchain.com and NYSE Group said on Sept. 23 that they had signed a memorandum of understanding to explore distributing tokenized U.S. exchange-listed stocks and ETFs through NYSE's planned digital alternative trading system. Blockchain.com reports more than 44 million confirmed accounts across more than 70 jurisdictions, but Crypto.News said the total is a distribution measure and does not count eligible investors. Crypto.News said the ATS has not launched, required regulatory approvals still condition access, and the companies named no participating countries; Decrypt reported that they also disclosed no launch date or terms. ICE Data Services would distribute Blockchain.com's crypto data and analytics to its subscribers, while Blockchain.com would add selected real-time ICE and NYSE feeds; CoinGape reported that the planned ATS would support round-the-clock trading, fractional trading, stablecoin-based funding and onchain settlement, and Bitcoin.com News also cited dollar-sized orders. Unchained quoted Peter Smith, who said stock ownership should not depend on a person's location or access to brokerage and information, and NYSE Group president Lynn Martin, who said Blockchain.com's international footprint and digital-asset expertise complement NYSE's plan. Cointelegraph quoted TD Securities' Reid Noch, who said the planned ATS appeared primarily aimed at retail flow and said weekend trading would set it apart.
How the story developed
- First report
First report by Crypto News (CryptoNews.net)
NYSE and Blockchain.com strike deal to bring tokenized stocks to crypto users
- Update
Blockchain.com and NYSE sign distribution MOU
The Sept. 23 memorandum set out a proposed distribution route for tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs through NYSE's planned digital ATS, subject to approvals.
- Independent corroboration
Independently corroborated by Unchained
Blockchain.com and NYSE Plan to Bring Tokenized Stocks to 44 Million Crypto Accounts
- Official statement
NYSE outlines planned tokenized securities platform
NYSE said in January that it was building a digital alternative trading system for tokenized securities.
- Update
TD Securities assesses retail focus for NYSE ATS
Reid Noch told Cointelegraph that the planned ATS appeared primarily designed to attract retail flow and that weekend trading would set it apart.
- Official statement
Official statement from Bitcoin.com News
NYSE and Blockchain.com Plot 24/7 Stocks for 44 Million Users
- Update
DTCC conducts July 15 production trades using securities tokens
Crypto.News said DTCC's July 15 production trades used tokens representing securities held at DTC and that its broader service targets October.
- Official statement
Separate SEC exemption sets symbol limits
Crypto.News said the Sept. 17 exemption caps qualifying venues at 75 Tier 1 and 250 Tier 2 stock symbols.
- Update
Issuer notice rules reported for third-party stocks
Crypto.News said third-party stocks under the SEC exemption require 30 days' issuer notice and cannot trade if the issuer objects.
How coverage built up
Independent sources over time, counted the way the consensus panel counts them: a republication of a wire story does not move the line.
- 23 Sept 2026, 13:24 UTC: Crypto News (CryptoNews.net) — 1 independent source, 1 reports
- 23 Sept 2026, 14:01 UTC: Unchained — 2 independent sources, 2 reports
- 23 Sept 2026, 15:12 UTC: CoinGape — 3 independent sources, 3 reports
- 23 Sept 2026, 15:56 UTC: Cointelegraph — 4 independent sources, 4 reports
- 23 Sept 2026, 16:10 UTC: Bitcoin.com News, official — 5 independent sources, 5 reports
- 23 Sept 2026, 16:31 UTC: Crypto.News — 6 independent sources, 6 reports
- 23 Sept 2026, 16:36 UTC: Decrypt — 7 independent sources, 7 reports
- 23 Sept 2026, 17:17 UTC: Bankless — 8 independent sources, 8 reports
- 23 Sept 2026, 17:33 UTC: Bitcoin Magazine — 9 independent sources, 9 reports
- 24 Sept 2026, 10:06 UTC: Bitcoin Insider — 10 independent sources, 11 reports
- 25 Sept 2026, 00:30 UTC: NewsBTC — 11 independent sources, 12 reports
Affected entities
Also mentioned: Kraken, Coinbase, OKX, Robinhood, Ethereum, Binance, BlackRock
Original sources
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