OKX

For the compilation album, see Stereogum Presents... OKX: A Tribute to OK Computer.

OKX
Company typePrivately held company
PredecessorOKEx
Founded2017
FounderStar Xu
Headquarters
Seychelles[1]
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Star Xu (CEO)
  • Jeff Ren (CIO)
  • Haider Rafique (CMO)
  • Tim Byun (Global Government Relations Officer)
  • Lennix Lai (Managing Director)
  • Hong Fang (President)
ProductsCryptocurrency Exchange, NFT Marketplace, OKX Wallet, Bitcoin, Ethereum
Number of employees
2,000+ (2022)
Websitewww.okx.com

OKX is a global cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchange and the second biggest crypto exchange by trading volume, serving over 50 million people globally.[2][3] It was founded by Star Xu in 2017, who is also the CEO as of 2023.[4] The President is Hong Fang[5] and the CMO is Haider Rafique.[6] OKX is owned by OK Group, which also owns the crypto exchange Okcoin.[7][8] As of August 2024, OKX is Top 3 Spot Cryptocurrency exchange in the world according to Coinmarketcap with a Spot Exchange Score of 7.8. [9]

OKX is a platform where investors can buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies.[10] It currently operates in global markets including Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, The Bahamas, and France. OKX has offices in Dubai, Turkey, Hong Kong, Silicon Valley, Singapore, and Australia.[11][12][13][14] OKX has partnerships with brands and sports teams like Manchester City, McLaren, and the Australian Olympic Team. OKX has sponsored the Tribeca Film Festival since 2022 and holds exclusivity for non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces, cryptocurrency exchanges at Tribeca events.[15][16]

  1. ^ Jing Yang. "Digital currencies and the virtual currency in the sense of financial regulation". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021.
  2. ^ Birnbaum, Justin. "Defying Crypto Turmoil, Manchester City Signs $70 Million-Plus Sponsorship Deal With Exchange OKX". Forbes. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  3. ^ "OKX Receives License for Operations in Dubai". Financial and Business News | Finance Magnates. June 15, 2023. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "Malta's Authorities Remain Committed to Making Country a "Blockchain Island," Despite Binance and Other Crypto Exchanges Not Being Licensed". Crowd Fund Insider. March 1, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
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  6. ^ Coffee, Patrick (June 1, 2022). "Tribeca Festival Signs Crypto Trading Desk OKX as Its New Top Sponsor". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  7. ^ "OKEx Review: Pros, Cons, and More | The Ascent by Motley Fool". The Motley Fool. July 26, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  8. ^ "Squid Game's star cast-promoted Klaycity to list crypto token on OKX". mint. March 17, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  9. ^ "Top Cryptocurrency Spot Exchanges". Coinmarketcap. Archived from the original on August 23, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  10. ^ "OKX Aims to Build Brand Trust Through Responsible Messaging". www.adweek.com. September 27, 2022.
  11. ^ "OKX crypto exchange to be operational in Dubai within the year, says executive". Yahoo Finance. June 23, 2023.
  12. ^ "OKX to Expand Global Presence with Türkiye Office". Yahoo Finance. May 8, 2023.
  13. ^ "Cryptocurrency firm agrees to move to downtown San Jose office tower". April 26, 2022.
  14. ^ "Cryptocurrency exchange OKX to apply for virtual asset licence in Hong Kong". South China Morning Post. March 28, 2023.
  15. ^ Coffee, Patrick (June 1, 2022). "Tribeca Festival Signs Crypto Trading Desk OKX as Its New Top Sponsor". WSJ. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  16. ^ Goldsmith, Jill (June 1, 2022). "Tribeca Festival 2022 Sets Crypto Platform OKX As New Presenting Sponsor". Deadline. Retrieved October 10, 2023.