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OKX Fined $1.2M by Malta for AML Breaches Amid Global Regulatory Scrutiny

9 April 2025 Daily Feed , , ,

OKX Hit with $1.2M Fine from Maltese Authorities for Breaching AML Rules OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has been fined over $1.2 million by Malta’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) for breaching Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. The fine was a result of a compliance examination in April 2023, which highlighted serious violations in OKX’s Customer […]

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Andrew Cuomo Advised OKX During FBI Probe; Exchange Settles $505M for AML Violations

Andrew Cuomo’s Ties to Crypto Giant OKX Revealed Amid $500M U.S. Settlement and FBI Probe Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, now a mayoral candidate, was a paid adviser to OKX, a major cryptocurrency exchange, during an FBI investigation into the platform’s anti-money laundering violations. This revelation comes as OKX settles with U.S. authorities for […]

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Thai SEC Cracks Down on OKX for Unlicensed Crypto Operations

Thai SEC Targets OKX for Regulatory Violations in Crypto Crackdown The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a legal salvo against OKX, a major cryptocurrency exchange, for operating without a license and flouting critical regulations, highlighting Thailand’s ongoing efforts to police the digital asset market. Thai SEC initiates action against OKX for unlicensed […]

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Thai SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against OKX for Unlicensed Crypto Operations

Thai SEC Cracks Down on OKX: Unlicensed Operations Lead to Criminal Charges The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against OKX, a global cryptocurrency exchange, and nine associated individuals for operating without the necessary authorization in Thailand. This move underscores the country’s commitment to enforcing stringent regulations within the digital […]

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OKX Halts DEX Aggregator Amid EU Probe into Bybit Hack Laundering

OKX Suspends DEX Aggregator Amid EU Probe into Bybit Hack OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has temporarily halted its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator following an investigation by European Union regulators into its potential involvement in laundering funds from the Bybit hack. The move underscores the ongoing challenge of balancing innovation with regulatory compliance in the […]

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OKX Gains EU MiFID II License, Boosts Crypto Derivatives Trading

OKX Secures MiFID II License for EU, Expanding Crypto Trading Options OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has been granted a MiFID II license, allowing it to offer derivative products to European institutional clients. This milestone follows OKX’s pre-approval under the MiCA framework, showcasing its dedication to regulatory compliance within the European Union. MiFID II license […]

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OKX Expands in Europe with MiFID II License, Boosts Institutional Offerings

OKX Acquires MiFID II License, Expanding European Institutional Offerings OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has significantly broadened its European footprint by acquiring a MiFID II license. This strategic move was accomplished through the purchase of a Malta-licensed firm, enabling OKX to offer derivative products and services to institutional investors across the European Economic Area (EEA). […]

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OKX Affiliate Guilty of $1T Unlicensed Transactions, Fined $504M

OKX Affiliate Admits to $1 Trillion in Unlicensed U.S. Transactions, Agrees to $504M Penalty OKX’s affiliate, Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd, has pleaded guilty to processing over $1 trillion in unlicensed transactions for U.S. customers, agreeing to a hefty $504 million penalty. This landmark case highlights the U.S. government’s stringent regulatory stance on cryptocurrency platforms. […]

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OKX Proof of Reserves Reveals 8,992 BTC Drop, Surge in ETH and USDT

OKX’s Latest Proof of Reserves: A Closer Look at Shifts in User Assets OKX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, recently unveiled its 26th proof of reserves report on December 13, 2024, showing a notable 8,992 BTC reduction in user assets. Despite this drop, the exchange reported growth in other assets, including a significant increase in Ethereum […]

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