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Written by Erald Ghoos, Europe CEO, OKX I have some incredible news for OKX — we’re the first global exchange to secure a MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) license! This means that we’re set to roll out regulated products and services, such as our OKX Exchange and the rest of our core services to over 400 million people across Europe, through our European Economic Area (EEA) hub in Malta. The announcement is a major milestone for OKX, a win for crypto in Europe, and a testament to the growth and mass adoption of the industry at scale.

Today Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd. (the “Company”), one of many OKX affiliates, resolved a Department of Justice investigation by acknowledging that it had not obtained a license to operate as a money transmitter. In resolving the case, the Company acknowledged that, as a result of legacy compliance gaps, certain U.S. customers had in the past traded on the company’s global platform.

We've just released our 28th consecutive Proof of Reserves (PoR) report , demonstrating $28.1 billion in primary assets backing customer funds - a 59% increase year-on-year. This monthly verification process transforms trust from promises into mathematical proof - verifiable by anyone, at any time.

Marketing Communication Virtual currencies, real risks. The only guarantee in crypto is risk. Warning The value of your virtual currencies can rise or fall sharply, and your initial investment may be lost completely;

Written by Erald Ghoos CEO OKX Europe OKX is officially among the first MiCA-licensed global crypto exchanges to passport its services across Europe! This is a massive milestone for our company and the entire crypto community in the European Economic Area (EEA).

We announced today that OKX is the first Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) exchange to secure a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) pre-authorization. Upon receipt of a full MiCA license, we will offer localized crypto services to over 400 million Europeans through its European Economic Area (EEA) hub based in Malta.

We're excited to release " The State of DEXs 2025 ," a comprehensive analysis that reflects on the evolving landscape of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and their role in shaping the onchain economy. DEXs are rapidly evolving from alternative venues to become a central force in DeFi, driving innovation, accessibility and decentralization. Our report explores the critical challenges of liquidity and market structure, while examining how derivatives, AI integration (Crypto X AI) and the competitive dynamics between Solana and Ethereum are shaping the future of decentralized trading. This analysis aims to help onchain traders and builders navigate opportunities while understanding key technical and operational challenges ahead.

'Bot Up Your Game' campaign now live, offering up to 60 USDT: 20 USDT for completing two bot quizzes (each initially limited to the first 1,500 participants), plus 20 USDT for early bot creation (limited to the first 100 eligible customers) and 20 USDT when a bot generates 500 USDT equivalent in trading volume

Hacken confirms 1:1 or greater reserve ratio across most commonly traded assets on our platform We've just released our 27th consecutive Proof of Reserves (PoR) report, showing $27.9 billion in primary assets, audited by blockchain security firm .

A letter from OKX Founder and CEO Star Xu As the CEO of OKX, and a builder at heart, I'm proud to reflect on an extraordinary year of growth and progress. Despite challenges, 2024 was a year of focus, innovation, and resilience. We expanded and enhanced our products, made significant strides in bringing to market a transparent and regulatory compliant onshore business, and added weight to our already deep global executive bench. Most notably, 2024 marked a turning point for the industry, serving as crypto's "comeback year" after a period of heightened uncertainty.

Seven projects have been selected for the first cohort of our $10 million Telegram Growth Hub , jointly launched by our venture capital arm OKX Ventures, The Open Platform (TOP) and Folius Ventures.

A message from OKX SG CEO Gracie Lin This holiday season, I took some time to reflect on the past year and chart our course for the year ahead. 2024 has brought profound and lasting change to crypto markets. After Bitcoin ETFs were approved in the US in early 2024, we saw significant growth in institutional adoption, with over and institutions to date. Key jurisdictions around the world, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai and the EU, continued to strengthen their frameworks for industry regulation. Recent political developments in the US are also expected to bring regulatory clarity, with knock-on effects for the rest of the world.

As we close out 2024, we're proud to announce our 26th Proof of Reserves (PoR) report , marking another milestone in our commitment to transparency and security in the digital asset space. This month's report shows:

Today, we're happy to announce the launch of our ' Ordinals Launchpad ,' an all-in-one platform that empowers creators to launch, inscribe and trade collections directly on Bitcoin. The platform simplifies the technical complexities of Bitcoin inscriptions while providing creators with the tools, visibility and support needed to build thriving communities.

Custom trading interfaces through Easy, Meme, Advanced and Bridge modes deliver tailored experiences for every type of trader Today, we're announcing the launch of four distinct DEX trading modes, making decentralized trading more intuitive and accessible for onchain traders. Each mode delivers a specialized experience designed for specific trading approaches - Easy mode for straightforward swaps, Meme mode for high-speed opportunities, Advanced mode for strategic positions and Bridge mode for efficient cross-chain movement.

Features grand prize of 150K USDT - equivalent to a luxury paradise villa We've just launched ' Ticket to Paradise ' - transforming trades into treasure with our largest-ever 2.6M USDT prize pool. Whether trading on our Exchange or swapping tokens through our Wallet, eligible participants have the chance to win a grand prize of 150K USDT - equivalent to the value of a luxury villa in an exotic location - alongside 2.35M USDT in partner rewards across both platforms.

Campaign* to also include exclusive experiences, merchandise and interactive opportunities New SOL/AUD and XRP/AUD spot trading pairs now available We're thrilled to announce the launch of 'Summer of Crypto' - a nationwide campaign offering new customers $20 in Bitcoin when they trade $20 within their first 14 days of successfully registering for an OKX Australia account. In the coming weeks, the campaign will expand to include exclusive experiences, merchandise and interactive opportunities for new and existing customers.

Lane remains an Executive Director for our Australia business and previously held senior roles at Okcoin, Ernst & Young and Goldman Sachs Since launching our crypto exchange services in Australia in May 2024, we have tripled our customer base in the country and emerged as a key player in the local market

Digital asset trading infrastructure provider Kemet now brings advanced derivatives trading technology to our institutional clients We've partnered with Kemet Trading , the industry's leading digital asset derivatives trading platform for institutions, to provide our institutional clients with access to Kemet's derivative trading infrastructure. The collaboration provides our institutional clients with Kemet's sophisticated position, risk and portfolio management capabilities.

New capability lets customers find information on DEX tokens directly via our Exchange app We're one of the first major platforms to offer such seamless DEX token search capabilities We've just launched a new capability that enables eligible customers* to search over 10 million DEX tokens directly within our Exchange app, driven by our vision that opportunity is unlocked through discovery.

Written by Haider Rafique, Chief Marketing Officer at OKX When OKX partnered with the McLaren Formula 1 Team in 2022, the legendary racing outfit was facing one of its toughest periods. McLaren had a rich history in motorsport but was languishing in the middle of the table. At the time, it was hard to imagine that within just a few years, McLaren would not only return to the top but go on to secure the 2024 Constructors' Championship.

Investment expands our Ventures arm's commitment to TON ecosystem, following recent launch of $10M Telegram Growth Hub The $5M investment is aimed at establishing a network of experienced builders to develop best practices for TON applications

We've just published our 25th Proof of Reserves (PoR) report, demonstrating USD26.7 billion in primary assets backing customer funds. This month's report shows: Significant growth in primary assets, with overall wallet holdings for BTC, ETH, USDT and USDC recording a 32% increase, led by strong gains in BTC and ETH, while stablecoins USDT and USDC showed steady growth

Our DEX API is an all-in-one trading aggregator for multi-chain and cross-chain transactions Our smart routing technology executes trades across multiple DEXs simultaneously for optimal pricing and zero fees