OKX
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Kraken now has registrations in the Netherlands, Spain, Italy and Ireland leading up to the implementation of EU’s MiCA regulation
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Prices have since stabilized, and the OKX team is working on a compensation plan for affected users
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When trust between sports and crypto was damaged, McLaren’s commitment to its partnership with OKX and dedication to Web3 tech charted a bold path forward
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OKX CMO Haider Rafique talked about marketing in a bear market, celebrity deals and how to approach regulators in an interview with Blockworks
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Two crypto-native social media platforms announced fundraises this week. Plus, MoMA acquires an NFT and Stars Arena gets hacked
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As of last week, unregistered crypto firms must halt any illegal financial promotions targeted at UK consumers or face the consequences
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OKX President Hong Fang spoke with Blockworks at this year’s Permissionless on the challenges her exchange continues to grapple with
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OKX, Bitget and KuCoin have said they have strengthened their KYC requirements as regulation across Asia solidifies
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Upbit’s spot trading volume hit nearly $30 billion in July, representing a 42% jump, data showed
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OKX has also filed to become a Digital Asset Service Provider in France, which could take up to six months, according to the company
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Hong Kong is “rich in tycoons and well-capitalized family offices that could fund crypto firms moving into the city,” Matrixport’s head of research told Blockworks
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A crypto exchange that previously told Blockworks it planned to advertise during the NFL’s biggest game has changed its mind
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Sports rights holders are likely to continue engaging with crypto companies willing to pay large sums, but after FTX’s fall, the deal structures are likely to look different
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Crypto firms are looking to augment transparency efforts, but auditing firms are halting work in the crypto space
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The company’s latest tools reflect a growing industry-wide push to strengthen transparency following FTX’s marked lack thereof
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Capital for the exchange could come from sovereign wealth funds or non-US players in ancillary industries, lawyer says
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An NFT collection is set to be featured during the game, while exchange OKX is in talks to buy a spot
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