OKX Enters U.S. Market With New HQ, Trading Platform, Following $500 Million DOJ Settlement

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has officially launched operations in the United States with a new regional headquarters in San Jose, California, and its trading platform now accessible to U.S.-based users. This move follows a significant legal settlement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for alleged operating without a money transmitter license. The company agreed to pay $500 million in penalties.