Major U.S. companies like Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Alphabet are objecting to tokenized stock trading on the OKXICE platform, joining 15 others in resistance. Meanwhile, tokenized stock trading volumes on platforms like Robinhood Chain and Solana are rising sharply, with September volumes hitting **$11.31 billion**. The debate centers on issuer control, voting rights, and potential benefits like 24/7 trading and expanded investor bases. The SEC’s recent innovation exemption allows companies to opt out, creating a split between global adoption and U.S. hesitation.
Oct 2026 · CNBC TechNews article
Unicorns are rare, but what about real?
Equity hosts Mary Ann, Natasha, and Alex discuss recent startup and venture-market developments on the podcast. Topics include Clear Street’s fundraise, a new edtech venture fund, the sharp decline in unicorn funding, potential mega-IPOs, AI industry dynamics and regulation, and how opportunity funds may fit into venture firms’ strategies.
YouTube begins presales for its NFL Sunday Ticket subscription, with a starting price of $249. The roundup also covers Visa’s partnership with PayPal, Venmo and other peer-to-peer payment services to enable interoperable digital payments, and Clear Street’s $270 million funding at a $2 billion valuation.