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OKX Relaunches in U.S. After 5M DOJ Settlement, Unveils Bold ‘Super App’ Strategy

OKX Relaunches in U.S. After $505M DOJ Settlement, Unveils Bold ‘Super App’ Strategy

Key Takeaways: OKX’s U.S. entry marks a major pivot from regulatory rebuke to redemption, transforming its recent $500M DOJ settlement into a springboard for a rebranded, regulation-aligned identity. OKX is making a symbolic and strategic play—embedding itself in the tech capital of San Jose to emphasize innovation and legitimacy. The upcoming U.S.-specific “super app” positions […]

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OKX Returns to US Market Following 5M DOJ Deal

OKX Returns to US Market Following $505M DOJ Deal

OKX announced on Tuesday that it is reopening its U.S. crypto exchange and introducing a new Web3 wallet for American users. The move follows a $505 million deal with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) earlier this year. The Launch Details “We’re officially launching in the U.S. with our centralized exchange and powerful multi-chain Web3

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OKX relaunches in US with new trading platform and Web3 wallet after major legal settlement

OKX relaunches in US with new trading platform and Web3 wallet after major legal settlement

Crypto exchange OKX has officially relaunched its operations in the United States, introducing a centralized trading platform, a new Web3 wallet, and a fresh leadership team, according to an April 16 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The exchange stated: “American customers can buy, sell, and convert top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and USDC, while also

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Phantom Faces Lawsuit over Security Vulnerabilities in Crypto Wallet

Phantom Faces Lawsuit over Security Vulnerabilities in Crypto Wallet

Key Takeaways: Phantom’s lawsuit exposes risks in noncustodial wallet security. Lack of encryption and velocity checks enabled theft. Hidden partnerships (e.g., OKX) amplify legal and security risks. A developer filed a lawsuit against Phantom Technologies in the Southern District of New York on April 14, claiming the company’s noncustodial wallet contained security vulnerabilities that led

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AI and Social Dapps Lead Growth as Crypto Market Cools Post-Trump Election

AI and Social Dapps Lead Growth as Crypto Market Cools Post-Trump Election

In Q1 2025, the dapp industry maintained its strength despite a mild dip in activity. Although the crypto market had solid momentum leading up to Trump’s presidency, sentiment shifted quickly afterward and ended up triggering a decline in asset prices. Historically, such downturns reduce user engagement with decentralized applications. Still, daily unique active wallets (dUAW)

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Thai SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against OKX for Unlicensed Operations

Thai SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against OKX for Unlicensed Operations

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against global cryptocurrency exchange OKX, alleging it has been operating in the country without the required license since October 15, 2021. According to the complaint, OKX, operated by Aux Cayes Fintech Co. Ltd., has been offering digital asset exchange services to Thai users unlawfully.

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Crypto Exchange OKX Fined .2 Million In Malta For Anti-Money Laundering Violations

Crypto Exchange OKX Fined $1.2 Million In Malta For Anti-Money Laundering Violations

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Popular crypto exchange OKX has been fined $1.16 million (€1.054 million) in Malta for breaching certain anti-money laundering regulations. This development follows a string of operational and regulatory controversies surrounding the Seychelles-based exchange. OKX Penalized For Failed 2023 Compliance Test In a

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Short-term optimism as Bitcoin perpetual volumes soar on Binance and OKX

Short-term optimism as Bitcoin perpetual volumes soar on Binance and OKX

Across Binance and OKX, the top three most popular perpetual futures pairs have shown a decent price uptick (+2% to 2.5% over the last 24 hours) alongside a big jump in trading volume. However, their open‐interest (OI) figures are diverging somewhat: while Binance’s BTC/USDT perpetual shows both volume and OI rising, most other pairs either show

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