OKEx

OKEx is a Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange that provides a platform for trading various cryptocurrencies. Some of exchange's core features include spot and derivative trading. It was founded in 2017.[2][3]

OKEx
Type of site
Privately held company
Founded2017 (2017)
HeadquartersSeychelles[1]
Area servedWorldwide
Key peopleJay Hao (CEO)
IndustryCryptocurrency
ProductsBitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin, Cryptocurrency Exchange
Employees1,000+ (2020)
URLwww.okex.com
Current statusActive

History

2018

On April 11, 2018 the company announced its expansion to Malta, given the country's efforts to provide a sound regulatory framework for blockchain businesses and digital asset exchanges.[4]

In May 2018, the exchange became the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by reported turnover.[5]

In June 2018, the platform became one of the largest exchanges to launch and offer a cryptocurrency exchange white label service where applicants must have solid industry experience and $2.5 million in their accounts.[6]

2019

In November 2019, new digital asset exchange rules were announced by the Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission (SFC). According to Reuters, OKEx said that they don't expect to see a large number of exchanges opting into the new regulations but said the new rules are positive for the industry.[7]

On November 19, 2019 the cryptocurrency exchange said that they previously opened their Indian Telegram group a year prior to opening their Indian operations.[8]

On November 25, 2019, the company announced four major partners for its global utility token "OKB".[9]

2020

In February 2020, OKEx announced that its own blockchain called OKChain, was going to begin testing. The Malta-based crypto exchange first disclosed that it is developing a blockchain, along with a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on top of it, in March 2020.[10]

Controversy

In March 2018, some major cryptocurrency exchanges were said to be charging up to one million dollars to have their tokens listed. In a response to Insider, a PR manager for OKEx denied this saying there is no listing fees for any tokens.[11]

On July 30, 2018 a trader reportedly bought bitcoin futures with a $416 million notional value on margin, before being forced by the exchange to liquidate his position at a large loss. The exchange injected 2,500 Bitcoins - worth about $18 million at current prices - into an insurance fund to help minimize the impact on clients. However, to cover for the outstanding amount, traders who had made an unrealized profit during the previous week still had to pay a clawback rate of 17 percent, so-called "socialized clawback".[12]

On October 16, 2020 OKEx temporarily suspended withdrawals following its founders alleged arrest.[13][14] On November 19, 2020 OKEx announced that withdrawals would reopen and will resume on or before November 27.[15]

See also

References
  1. "LinkedIn About".
  2. "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.
  3. "Cryptocurrencies hailed as 'FUTURE OF MONEY' as world readies for 'DIGITAL STATE'". Daily Express. Daily Express. October 3, 2018. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  4. Tan, Andrea. "Another Giant Cryptocurrency Exchange Is Moving To Tiny Malta". Bloomberg. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
  5. Lam, Eric. "OKEx CEO Resigns Just as Crypto Exchange Becomes World's Biggest". Bloomberg. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  6. "OKEx to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange White Label Service". Finance Magnates. June 20, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  7. "OSL leaps on new Hong Kong rules with crypto exchange license bid". Reuters. November 7, 2019. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  8. "Telegram takes off in India as startups drive adoption". India Times. November 19, 2019. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  9. "Bitcoin Daily: Singapore Blockchain Firm To Boost Philippine Startups With $300K Fund; OKEx Crypto Exchange Lands New Partners For OKB Coin". PYMNTS. November 25, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  10. "Why Bitcoin Exchanges Are Building Their Own Blockchain". Forbes. April 28, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  11. "Crypto exchanges are charging up to $1 million per ICO to list tokens: 'It's pure capitalism'". Insider Inc. March 12, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  12. Robertson, Benjamin; Tan, Andrea; Nakamura, Yuki (August 3, 2018). "Bitcoin Whale's Bad Trade Leaves Counterparties Holding the Bag". Bloomberg. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
  13. https://www.caixinglobal.com/2020-10-17/exclusive-okex-suspends-cryptocurrency-withdrawals-after-founders-arrest-101615674.html
  14. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-22/frozen-okex-crypto-traders-can-cash-out-but-would-pay-a-price
  15. "Chinese Crypto Mogul Emerges After Probe That Forced OKEx Halt". Bloomberg. November 19, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
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