OKX Returns to US Market Following $505M DOJ Deal
OKX announced on Tuesday that it is reopening its U.S. crypto exchange and introducing a new Web3 wallet for American users. The move follows a $505 million deal with the…
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OKX Officially Launches US Operations With New Exchange and Wallet
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…
AI and Social Dapps Lead Growth as Crypto Market Cools Post-Trump Election
In Q1 2025, the dapp industry maintained its strength despite a mild dip in activity. Although the crypto market had solid momentum leading up to Trump’s presidency, sentiment shifted quickly…
OKX Fined $1.2 Million by Malta’s FIAU for Anti-Money Laundering Failures
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…
OKX Halts DEX Aggregator Amid Bybit Hack Fallout
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…
OKX Secures MiFID II License in Europe, Expanding Offerings for Institutional Clients
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,…
EU Regulators Probe OKX’s Web3 Role in Bybit Crypto Laundering Case
European regulators are closely examining the role of OKX in laundering funds from a massive cyber heist on Bybit. National regulatory bodies across the European Union deliberated on the issue…
DOJ Targets OKX’s Affiliate for Violating AML Regulations, Ignoring US Restrictions
OKX affiliate – Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd – pleaded guilty today to one count of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business under United States anti-money laundering laws. As part of…
Solana’s Retail Surge Driven by Pump.fun, Ethereum Still King of Large Trade
Solana is currently dominating the retail decentralized exchange (DEX) market and accounts for 48% of total DEX volume. In fact, nearly 60% of this activity is driven by the popular…
MiCA Framework Brings 4 Leading Crypto Exchanges Under Unified EU Regulations
Four leading cryptocurrency exchanges have recently secured full licenses under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). MiCA, which became effective on December 30, 2024, provides a unified regulatory…