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Walmart and Eli Lilly Join Growing Opposition to OKXICE Tokenized Stocks

The number of companies objecting to tokenized versions of their shares on OKXICE has reached 38, including major firms like Walmart and Eli Lilly.

The number of companies objecting to tokenized versions of their shares on OKXICE has reached 38, including major firms like Walmart and Eli Lilly. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 2 outlets (Crypto Economy, Bitcoin.com), plus live market data, as of Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:45:01 UTC.

Why it matters

This development highlights the ongoing regulatory and corporate resistance to tokenized stock trading, potentially limiting the platform's offerings and raising questions about the viability of blockchain-based stock markets.

Covered by 2 outlets over about 1.9 h — Token Times synthesises them all into one brief
  1. Bitcoin.com
    Walmart, Eli Lilly Among Latest Objectors to OKXICE Tokenized Stocks Platform ↗
  2. Crypto Economy
    Walmart and Eli Lilly Opt Out of OKXICE Tokenized Stock Venue ↗
Key takeaways
  • 38 companies now oppose tokenized versions of their shares on OKXICE.
  • Walmart, Eli Lilly, Carnival, Arcos Dorados, and Cigna recently joined the opposition.
  • OKXICE's stock tokenization project continues despite growing objections.
  • The objections could restrict the platform's available stock offerings.
What the reporting agrees on

Both Crypto Economy and Bitcoin.com report that the number of companies objecting to their shares being tokenized on OKXICE has increased to 38, with Walmart and Eli Lilly among the latest to join the opposition. The objections were disclosed in an OKXICE public notice dated October 28. While both outlets agree on the core facts, Bitcoin.com emphasizes the 'growing resistance' to the blockchain-based stock trading initiative, whereas Crypto Economy focuses on the potential narrowing of the platform's stock roster without the project being cancelled.

The story so far · 5 briefs
  1. Microsoft, Alphabet, and Goldman Sachs Object to OKXICE Tokenized Stocks
  2. Wells Fargo, Intuit Lead Growing Opposition to Tokenized Stocks
  3. Microsoft, Alphabet Lead Opposition to OKXICE Tokenized Stock Platform
  4. OKX-ICE Tokenized Stock Plan Faces Growing Opposition from Tech Giants
  5. Walmart and Eli Lilly Join Growing Opposition to OKXICE Tokenized Stocks — this brief

Walmart and Eli Lilly have become the latest major corporations to oppose the tokenization of their shares on the OKXICE platform, joining a growing list of companies that now totals 38. This information was revealed in an updated public notice from OKXICE dated October 28.

In addition to Walmart and Eli Lilly, Carnival, Arcos Dorados, and Cigna have also recently joined the opposition. This development indicates a significant level of resistance from corporate entities to the concept of tokenized stock trading on blockchain platforms.

The objections from these companies are significant as they could limit the range of stocks available on OKXICE. However, multiple outlets confirm that the project is still moving forward despite the growing list of objections.

The OKXICE platform, which plans to offer permissioned, one-for-one share-backed token trading, has been facing increasing scrutiny from corporate entities. The objections highlight the challenges faced by blockchain-based stock trading initiatives in gaining widespread acceptance from traditional corporations.

In the broader market context, the total crypto market cap stands at $2.8 trillion, with Bitcoin up 1.52% in the last 24 hours. The overall market sentiment, as indicated by the Fear & Greed index, remains at 51, which is considered Neutral.

The market when this published · October 29, 2026
Total market cap₹266.90T
Bitcoin 24h+1.52%
Ethereum 24h+1.47%
BTC dominance58.6%
Fear & Greed51 · Neutral
On-chain & primary-source check

Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 29, 2026.

SectorTokenized real-world assets (RWA)$3.91Bacross 28 protocolsDeFiLlama ↗

Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.

Walmart and Eli Lilly Join Growing Opposition to OKXICE Toke — questions & answers

How many companies now oppose tokenized shares on OKXICE?

38 companies, including Walmart and Eli Lilly, have objected.

What was disclosed in the October 28 OKXICE notice?

The notice revealed additional corporate objections to tokenized shares, including from Walmart and Eli Lilly.

Is OKXICE's project still moving forward?

Yes, despite the objections, the project continues as planned.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Crypto Economy, Bitcoin.com, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · October 29, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #973,708 sha256:415bf5f1f59dd6a7
Corroborated across 2 outlets, reported over about 1.9 h — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.Bitcoin.com · Oct 29 14:05 ↗Crypto Economy · Oct 29 15:58 ↗

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