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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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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.
Feb 16, 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
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.
Jan 28, 2026
OKX
CeDeFi Trading Is Now Live — A Step Toward a Unified Market Infrastructure
By Star Xu, Founder of OKX OKX was built to make global markets accessible through reliable and transparent technology. CeDeFi trading extends that mission — combining the efficiency of centralized infrastructure with the openness of decentralized networks.
Nov 26, 2025
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CeDeFi Trading chính thức ra mắt - Bước tiến lớn hướng tới hạ tầng giao dịch thống nhất
OKX vốn được xây dựng với một niềm tin và một sứ mệnh rõ ràng: Giúp mọi người tiếp cận thị trường tài chính toàn cầu mọi lúc, mọi nơi bằng công nghệ minh bạch và đáng tin cậy. Sự xuất hiện của CeDeFi Trading tiếp tục mở rộng định hướng đó bằng cách kết hợp khả năng xử lý mạnh mẽ của giao dịch tập trung (CeFi) với tính mở và khả năng kết nối liên chuỗi rộng lớn của các mạng lưới phi tập trung (DeFi).
Nov 14, 2025
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.
Oct 31, 2025
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