European regulators are closely examining the role of OKX in laundering funds from a massive cyber heist on Bybit. National regulatory bodies across the European Union deliberated on the issue during a meeting led by the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) Digital Finance Standing Committee on March 6. OKX Faces Intense Scrutiny The focus […]
Solana is currently dominating the retail decentralized exchange (DEX) market and accounts for 48% of total DEX volume. In fact, nearly 60% of this activity is driven by the popular Solana-based meme coin platform pump.fun transactions, according to OKX’s recent report shared with CryptoPotato. Solana vs. Ethereum While Solana leads in overall transaction volume, Ethereum […]
According to a September 7 report by Bloomberg, Premier League (PL) clubs have secured a record-breaking $170 million in sponsorship deals from crypto companies for the 2024/25 season. This uptick comes as league participants face tightening restrictions on gambling sponsorships, which have traditionally been a major source of revenue for them. Crypto Sponsorships on the […]
Leading crypto exchange OKX has announced the discontinuation of its services in Nigeria, citing recent regulatory changes. According to emails sent to OKX’s Nigerian users, customers have until August 30 to withdraw their assets from the exchange, as any remaining balances on the platform will become subject to restrictions afterward. OKX Ends Services in Nigeria […]
OKX has experienced significant outflows, with $204 million withdrawn in the past 24 hours and $630 million in the past week, surpassing the outflows of other prominent cryptocurrency exchanges. The surge in withdrawals comes from multiple security controversies that may have undermined user confidence. OKX’s Design Flaw On June 9, two OKX users lost a […]
In compliance with regulatory requirements, OKX said that it would discontinue its centralized cryptocurrency trading services for residents of Hong Kong starting May 31, 2024. OKX attributed the decision to withdraw its virtual asset service provider (VASP) license application to a “careful consideration” of its business strategy, however, the exchange did not provide further details […]