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OKX Officially Launches US Operations With New Exchange and Wallet
16.4.2025
OKX has officially announced its launch in the United States, introducing a centralized cryptocurrency exchange and the OKX Wallet, with its regional headquarters established in San Jose, California. Roshan Robert has been appointed as the US CEO, emphasizing the company’s commitment...
OKX reenters US market following $505M DOJ settlement
16.4.2025
Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange OKX announced that it is reentering the US market.According to an April 16 blog post, OKX will return to the United States market along with the appointment of former Barclays director Roshan Robert as its US CEO. Robert said in the post:“Today...
OKX reenters US market following $505M DOJ settlement
16.4.2025
Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange OKX announced that it is reentering the US market.According to an April 16 blog post, OKX will return to the United States market along with the appointment of former Barclays director Roshan Robert as its US CEO. Robert said in the post:“Today...
OKX to Expand to the US, Establish Regional HQ in California
16.4.2025
In February, the Seychelles-based exchange paid the DOJ $500 million to settle charges it had operated in the U.S. without a money transmitter license
Story’s IP Swings 20% in Volatile Trading Session
15.4.2025
The majority of the trading volume during this event was concentrated on major exchanges Binance and OKX Spot, with over $40 million in trading volumes before the plunge and $138 million after recovery
Standard Chartered, OKX Launch Collateral ‘Mirroring’ Program for Institutional Crypto Trading
11.4.2025
Institutional traders can now leverage cryptocurrencies and tokenized money market funds as off-exchange collateral, thanks to a new program launched by Standard Chartered and OKX. Boosting Institutional Investor Confidence Standard Chartered and OKX have unveiled a “pioneering”...
Standard Chartered and OKX pilot crypto, money market fund collateral program
10.4.2025
Standard Chartered and cryptocurrency exchange OKX are piloting a new program allowing institutions to use crypto assets and tokenized money market funds (MMFs) as collateral.Announced on April 10, the collateral mirroring program enables off-exchange collateral usage while enhancing security...
Standard Chartered and OKX pilot crypto, tokenized fund collaterals
10.4.2025
Standard Chartered and cryptocurrency exchange OKX are piloting a new program allowing institutions to use crypto assets and tokenized money market funds (MMFs) as collateral.Announced on April 10, the collateral mirroring program enables off-exchange collateral usage while enhancing security...
OKX Fined $1.2 Million by Malta’s FIAU for Anti-Money Laundering Failures
4.4.2025
Okcoin Europe Ltd, the European subsidiary of OKX Exchange, has been fined $1.2 million (€1.05 million) by Malta’s FIAU for anti-money laundering and compliance failures in 2023. The company has since taken corrective measures to address the deficiencies flagged in the review. Okcoin Europe...
OKX Fined $1.2M by Malta for Breaching Money Laundering Rules
4.4.2025
The company was expected to assess the nature of risks prevalent in the services it was offering, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit said in a notice
Malta regulator fines OKX crypto exchange $1.2M for past AML breaches
4.4.2025
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX is under renewed regulatory scrutiny in Europe after Maltese authorities issued a major fine for violations of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws.Malta’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) fined Okcoin Europe — OKX’s Europe-based subsidiary...
Former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Advised OKX Amid Federal Probe
3.4.2025
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo provided counsel to the cryptocurrency exchange OKX as it is going through a federal…
Former New York governor advised OKX over $505M federal probe: Report
3.4.2025
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX reportedly hired former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to advise it over the federal probe that resulted in the firm pleading guilty to several violations and agreeing to pay $505 million in fines and penalties.Cuomo, a New York-registered attorney, advised OKX on legal...
Crypto Exchange OKX Appoints Linda Lacewell as New Chief Legal Officer
1.4.2025
Lacewell joined the exchange as a board member last year having previously served as Superintendent and head of the New York Department of Financial Services
OKX Chief Legal Officer Mauricio Beugelmans Leaves the Exchange
31.3.2025
According to Beugelmans’ Linkedin profile, he spent three years and eight months at the exchange
Thai SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against OKX for Unlicensed Operations
30.3.2025
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd., the operator of the digital asset exchange OKX, and nine associated individuals for allegedly operating an unlicensed digital asset exchange. The complaint, submitted to Thailand’s...
OKX Halts DEX Aggregator Amid Bybit Hack Fallout
17.3.2025
The crypto exchange and blockchain infrastructure provider OKX has “temporarily halted” operations for its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregation app, “OKX Web3.” This decision comes after the firm previously clarified it implemented safeguards to prevent Bybit hackers from exploiting...
OKX Suspends DEX Aggregator as it 'Works Diligently' to Upgrade Security
17.3.2025
The platform reportedly caught regulators' attention after reports that it was used to launder some of the proceeds of the recent Bybit hack
OKX suspends DEX aggregator to stop ‘further misuse’ by Lazarus
17.3.2025
Crypto exchange OKX has temporarily paused its decentralized exchange aggregator to prevent “further misuse” by North Korean hacking collective Lazarus Group.“Recently, we detected a coordinated effort by Lazarus group to misuse our defi services,” said OKX on March...
OKX Secures MiFID II License in Europe, Expanding Offerings for Institutional Clients
13.3.2025
OKX has announced the acquisition of a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) license, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy in Europe. This license, pending regulatory approval, will enable the exchange to launch derivative products and services tailored...