OKX
Malta Issues $1.2 Million Fine to OKX for Past AML Failures amid MiCA License
- FIAU Malta fined OKX’s Okcoin Europe for multiple AML failures detected in 2023.
- EU regulators are investigating OKX for its potential role in laundering $100 million from Bybit.
Friday, 04/04/2025 | 14:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After MiCA License, OKX Expands EU Reach with MiFID II Entity Acquisition
- The acquisition allows the firm to offer regulated derivatives to institutional clients across 30 EU states.
- The firm obtains a full MiCA license, offering over 240 tokens and 300 trading pairs in the EU.
Wednesday, 12/03/2025 | 17:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
OKX Names Industry Expert Kate Cooper as CEO for Australia
- Cooper previously served as CEO of Australia and Head of APAC at Zodiac Custody.
- She is also a Board Member of the Digital Economy Council of Australia and has held senior roles in the financial sector.
Wednesday, 05/03/2025 | 22:12 GMT by
Jared Kirui
OKX Pleads Guilty to Illegally Operating in the US: Pays $505 Million
- The exchange has offered services to retail and institutional US clients since about 2018.
- It agreed to pay a penalty of $84 million and return the $421 million it received as fees from US clients.
Tuesday, 25/02/2025 | 05:26 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Crypto Exchange OKX Gains MiCA License as Bitcoin Dips Below $100K
- The approval comes amid a retracement in crypto prices, with Bitcoin currently trading at $99,927 after 4% decline.
- The exchange is adapting to European users by offering local language options, currency displays, and region-specific customer support.
Monday, 27/01/2025 | 13:11 GMT by
Jared Kirui
OKX Chooses Standard Chartered as Custodian for Institutional Crypto Services
- A report shows rising institutional interest in digital assets, with 80% of hedge funds using custodians.
- Recently, the exchange launched its platform for institutional and retail investors in the UAE.
Tuesday, 29/10/2024 | 09:19 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
OKX Launches Fully Licensed Platform for Retail and Institutional Investors in UAE
- UAE residents can use OKX for spot and express trading, qualified traders can access derivatives.
- The firm has recently obtained an MPI license in Singapore to offer cross-border transfer services.
Friday, 11/10/2024 | 10:17 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
OKX Gains Singapore License; Onboards Former Regulator as Local CEO
- The MPI license will allow the exchange to offer crypto trading, along with other services in the region.
- Gracie Lin, the new CEO of the Singapore unit, worked at MAS for a decade earlier.
Monday, 02/09/2024 | 07:12 GMT by
Arnab Shome
OKX Enhances Crypto Trading with New Pre-Market Futures Product
- The new feature allows traders to engage with upcoming tokens ahead of their official market debut.
- OKX's pre-market futures feature aims to offer lower fees than major P2P-based pre-market products.
Monday, 29/07/2024 | 13:02 GMT by
Jared Kirui
OKX HK Discontinues License Application in Hong Kong, Asks Users to Withdraw Funds
- The exchange plans to discontinue centralized virtual asset trading services in the region.
- Customers have until August 31, 2024, to withdraw their assets from OKX accounts.
Friday, 24/05/2024 | 14:44 GMT by
Jared Kirui
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