OKX exchange
Overview
OKX (formerly OKEx) is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange that offers spot and derivatives trading, as well as DeFi services and a self-custody wallet. It is widely used for trading digital assets and accessing crypto financial products. In February 2025, an OKX affiliate pleaded guilty to running an unlicensed money transmitting business and agreed to pay more than $500 million (a $420.3M forfeiture plus an $84.4M fine) to settle U.S. DOJ anti-money-laundering charges.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, OKX connects to its Malta MiCA and Dubai VARA licenses, the OKB token, the 2025 DOJ settlement, and competitors Binance and Bybit.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 7 of 7 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
holds_license | OKX MiCA CASP Authorisation (Malta) | 95% |
lists_token | OKB | 95% |
regulated_by | Dubai VARA Virtual Asset License | 90% |
holds_license | OKX VARA VASP Licence | 90% |
suffered_loss | OKX DOJ Settlement 2025 | 90% |
competes_with | Bybit | 85% |
competes_with | Binance | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is OKX?
OKX is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange that provides spot, margin, futures, options, and perpetual swaps trading, along with DeFi yield products and a non-custodial wallet.
Is OKX regulated?
OKX holds licenses in multiple jurisdictions, including Malta, the Seychelles, and the Bahamas, and complies with relevant anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations in those regions.
Does OKX operate DeFi products?
Yes, OKX operates a DeFi platform offering yield farming, staking, and lending, integrated within its centralized exchange ecosystem.
What is OKX connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, OKX is linked to its Malta MiCA and Dubai VARA licenses, the OKB token, the 2025 DOJ settlement, and competitors Binance and Bybit.
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