Apple and Meta reject OKX-ICE tokenized stock plans; crypto firms remain in focus

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Apple and Meta have declined to take part in tokenized stock plans proposed by OKX and ICE. About 90% of the companies in the venture's initial selection have opted out. Strategy, Coinbase, Circle and Robinhood are among six firms from that selection that have not disclosed any objection. As a result, crypto companies are now the main names to watch in the project.

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