OKX – Milestones
Key milestones and important events in OKX's history.
Showing 25 milestones for OKX
OKX Launches Orbit Social Trading Platform
OKX launched Orbit, an in-app social trading platform with verifiable performance data and integrated trading features.
decrypt.co/360215/crypto-exchange-okx-debuts-social-platform-linking-posts-tradesOKX Year-End 2025 Memo Highlights Growth
In a year-end memo, OKX reported surpassing 120 million customers, continued monthly Proof of Reserves, and the launch of OKX Pay and CeDeFi offerings.
www.okx.ac/en-eu/learn/2025-a-steady-progressionLaunch of SMSF Platform in Australia
OKX Australia launches an SMSF-focused crypto investment platform with reporting and compliance tools for trustees.
www.okx.com/learn/okx-smsf-crypto-platformMastercard Partnership Announced to Launch OKX Card
Mastercard announced a partnership with OKX to launch the OKX Card, linking stablecoin payments to everyday spending.
www.coindesk.com/business/2025/04/28/mastercard-unveils-end-to-end-stablecoin-capabilities-will-launch-card-with-okxOKX Obtains MiFID II License in Europe
OKX acquired a MiFID II license via a Malta-regulated entity to expand institutional derivatives offerings across the EEA.
crypto.news/okx-acquires-mifid-ii-license-in-europe/OKX DOJ Settlement in the United States
Aux Cayes FinTech (OKX affiliate) pleads guilty in a U.S. DOJ case for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and agrees to over $500M in penalties and forfeitures.
www.coindesk.com/business/2025/02/24/okx-close-to-large-settlement-agreement-with-u-s-regulators-sourceMiCA Pre-Authorization in Europe
OKX becomes first global exchange to obtain MiCA pre-authorization via its Malta hub, enabling future regulated services across the EEA.
www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/okx-is-the-first-global-exchange-to-receive-mica-pre-authorization-set-to-offer-regulated-crypto-products-locally-to-over-400m-europeans-302358539.htmlOKX Announces Exit from Nigeria
OKX suspended naira withdrawals and announced its intention to exit the Nigerian market by mid-August 2024.
www.financemagnates.com/cryptocurrency/okx-to-end-operations-in-nigeria-blames-changes-in-local-laws/OKX Racer Launch
OKX launches OKX Racer, a Telegram game where users guess Bitcoin’s price movement for points.
decrypt.co/240917/okx-bitcoin-price-guessing-game-telegramVARA Grants VASP License to OKX Middle East
Dubai’s VARA granted OKX Middle East Fintech FZE a VASP license, allowing exchange services for retail and institutional clients.
www.okx.com/learn/okx-granted-vasp-license-in-dubaiOKX Expands to the Bahamas
OKX registered as a Digital Asset Business and opened a regional office in the Bahamas under an OKX Bahamas subsidiary.
www.coindesk.com/business/2022/11/03/okx-expands-to-the-bahamas-with-new-registration-and-regional-office/McLaren Racing Partnership Signed
McLaren Racing named OKX a primary partner of its Formula 1 team under a new sponsorship agreement.
www.mclaren.com/racing/partners/okx/mclaren-racing-announces-okx-a-primary-partner-mclaren-formula-1-team/Manchester City Partnership Announced
Manchester City F.C. announced OKX as its official cryptocurrency exchange partner in a multi-year deal.
www.forbes.com/sites/justinbirnbaum/2022/03/04/manchester-city-announces-multimillion-dollar-deal-with-crypto-exchange-okx/OKEx Rebrands to OKX
OKEx rebranded to OKX, signaling a broader strategy beyond centralized exchange services.
ibsintelligence.com/ibsi-news/okx-rebrands-as-cross-platform-services-provider/OKX Launches DeFi Hub and NFT Marketplace
OKX launched its DeFi Hub and NFT Marketplace following record trading volumes on the exchange.
www.cryptonewsz.com/okex-speeds-up-nft-acceptance-with-the-nft-marketplace-defi-hub/OKX Announces Reopening of Withdrawals
OKX announced that withdrawals would resume after completing security checks related to the 2020 suspension.
www.okx.com/help/okx-official-announcement-reopening-of-withdrawals-and-other-related-updatesOKX Suspends Withdrawals
OKX temporarily suspended cryptocurrency withdrawals amid a police investigation involving founder Star Xu.
www.caixinglobal.com/2020-10-17/exclusive-okex-suspends-cryptocurrency-withdrawals-after-founders-arrest-101615674.htmlOKX Launches Market Maker Program
OKX introduced a market maker program offering reduced and zero maker fees to high-asset verified users across multiple markets.
cointelegraph.com/news/okex-incentivizes-market-makers-with-new-program-offering-lower-trading-feesLaunch of Perpetual Swaps
OKX launched perpetual swap contracts, enabling users to speculate indefinitely on cryptocurrency prices.
cointelegraph.com/news/okex-incentivizes-market-makers-with-new-program-offering-lower-trading-feesOKX Launches White Label Exchange Service
OKX introduced a cryptocurrency exchange white label service for clients with significant capital and industry experience.
www.financemagnates.com/cryptocurrency/news/want-cryptocurrency-exchange-okex-launches-white-label-service/CEO Chris Lee Resigns from OKX
OKX CEO Chris Lee resigned as the exchange became one of the world’s largest by reported turnover.
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-14/okex-ceo-resigns-just-as-crypto-exchange-becomes-world-s-biggestOKX Announces Expansion to Malta
OKX announced plans to expand to Malta, citing the country’s pro-blockchain regulatory environment.
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-12/another-giant-cryptocurrency-exchange-is-moving-to-tiny-maltaCriminal Investigation Opened in China
The Dongguan Public Security Bureau opened a criminal case against OKX over alleged illegal futures trading or fraud.
finance.sina.com.cn/blockchain/coin/2018-04-20/doc-ifznefkf5601485.shtmlFounding and Launch of OKEx (now OKX)
OKEx, later rebranded as OKX, launched as a global cryptocurrency exchange under OK Group.
coinmarketcap.com/exchanges/okx/Founding of OKCoin (Parent Company of OKX)
OKCoin, the parent company of OKX, was founded by Mingxing "Star" Xu in China.
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