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Star
Star Xu is the CEO and founder of OKX, a leading Web3 technology company and one of the largest global crypto exchanges by trading volume.
As a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in engineering and physics, Star is passionate about empowering users through the adoption of blockchain technology. Under Star's leadership, OKX has become a global leader in the blockchain and Web3 industry, offering trading and Web3 wallet services, as well as supporting innovative projects that provide long-term value.
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Stablecoins
OKX
Modernizing Money with Onchain Payments: OKX Pay and Card
Written by Star Xu, CEO and Founder of OKX The World’s First Compliant DeFi Pay & Card in Europe
Today, we are introducing OKX Pay and OKX Card in Europe, what we believe to be the world’s first compliant DeFi Pay and Card solution in the European Union. With OKX Pay, users will also be able to engage with DeFi protocols and real-world asset (RWA) applications, subject to regulatory permission and local requirements, alongside everyday payments.
Jun 2, 2026
Stablecoins
OKX
Modernizing Everyday Payments in Europe
Today, we are announcing that OKX has secured a Payment Institution (PI) license in Europe, strengthening our regulatory foundation across the European Union. This authorization enables us to provide stablecoin-based payment services within Europe’s established financial framework and continue expanding crypto payments for daily life under clear legal guardrails.
Jun 2, 2026
OKX
A New Chapter: Building the Next Generation of Financial Infrastructure
Our partnership with Intercontinental Exchange marks an important moment for OKX and for the broader evolution of digital asset markets. ICE has built and operated some of the most important financial infrastructure in the world, including the New York Stock Exchange and global derivatives and clearing platforms. Their decision to invest in OKX, and join our board, reflects a shared belief that digital asset technology will play an enduring role in the future of financial markets.
Jun 2, 2026
OKX
OKX Pay for the next crypto generation
A message from OKX CEO Star Xu
Today we're rolling out a new product for more than a hundred million people who use our app globally. We're excited to introduce version one of OKX Pay, what we believe is a first-of-its-kind crypto payment app. This sub-app will be available within our OKX app, starting with customers in select markets, with a full roll out planned over the next few months.
Jun 2, 2026
OKX
Our Investment in CAEX Exchange in Vietnam
By OKX Founder and CEO Star Xu Today, we’re proud to announce our strategic investment in Vietnam Prosperity Crypto Asset Exchange Joint Stock Company (CAEX). We are joining CAEX as strategic partners alongside founding Vietnamese shareholders VPBankS and LynkiD, with HashKey Capital also investing.
Jun 2, 2026
OKX
Web3
Introducing Exchange OS: Build Your Own Market
By Star Xu, CEO and Founder of OKX Today, we are introducing Exchange OS , a major protocol upgrade built on X Layer that enables developers, institutions, and ecosystem participants to deploy spot, perpetuals, and outcome markets using the same institutional-grade infrastructure stack that powers OKX.
May 26, 2026
OKX
To another year of building
A letter from OKX Founder and CEO Star Xu
As the CEO of OKX, and a builder at heart, I'm proud to reflect on an extraordinary year of growth and progress. Despite challenges, 2024 was a year of focus, innovation, and resilience. We expanded and enhanced our products, made significant strides in bringing to market a transparent and regulatory compliant onshore business, and added weight to our already deep global executive bench. Most notably, 2024 marked a turning point for the industry, serving as crypto's "comeback year" after a period of heightened uncertainty.
Jan 29, 2026
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