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Coinbase has revealed its involvement in a law enforcement operation where the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) seized $225 million in USDT linked to “pig butchering” scams. These scams, which often begin with fraudulent romantic or business relationships, have resulted in substantial financial losses for victims. In late 2023, Tether froze 39 wallet addresses associated with … Read more
Crypto exchange OKX is reportedly considering a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) just months after relaunching its American operations. This piece is a guest post by blocmates, a media and research hub for terminally on-chain individuals who seek to understand every corner of the crypto industry. No jargon, and (usually) the first to everything. If … Read more
OKX DEX restarted operations on May 5, 2025, introducing a real-time abuse detection system, as announced by OKX founder and CEO Star Xu in an X post. This restart comes following a March 17 suspension due to misuse by the North Korean Lazarus Group, which laundered $100 million in ether after a $1.4 billion Bybit … Read more
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 to enhancing access to digital assets in a secure and compliant manner. The phased … Read more
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 Fined $1.2 Million by FIAU for Compliance Failures Malta’s Financial Intelligence … Read more
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 its platform. OKX Clarifies Web3 Protocol Suspension Last week, OKX refuted allegations of scrutiny by European regulators … Read more
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 for institutional clients across the region. The announcement was made during an event in … Read more
According to cybersecurity firm CertiK, the number of crypto hacks and exploits rose to 303 incidents in 2024, up from 282 in 2023. Go to Source
Documents released on Dec. 6 show the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) asked banks to pause crypto-related activities. Go to Source
OKX’s services in Belgium are offered through an EU-regulated entity as the exchange doesn’t have dedicated regulatory approval in the country. Go to Source
