OKX Ventures, the investment arm of crypto exchange OKX, will invest KRW 80 billion ($53 million) for a 19.6% stake in South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone, the companies announced Friday, marking one of the largest recent investments by a global crypto firm into Korea's digital asset sector.

The X Layer blockchain from crypto exchange OKX has introduced a major upgrade called Exchange OS, enabling developers and organizations to launch trading platforms within a shared infrastructure environment. Exchange OS allows ecosystem participants to build exchanges and trading venues using the same infrastructure as OKX, with throughput reaching up to 300,000 transactions per second.

For this new category of financial products, ICE will provide pricing data. According to the release, the contracts will initially cover only two products — WTI and Brent crude oil.

OKX has launched a new class of cryptocurrency derivatives — Pre-IPO perpetual contracts. At launch, users will be able to trade contracts tied to the valuations of major private technology companies including SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic.

On Wednesday, Ripple and the crypto exchange OKX announced a partnership aimed at expanding access to $RLUSD, including enabling spot trading of the stablecoin across more than 280 currency pairs.

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX continues to expand its range of derivatives. According to the official statement, perpetual futures for the OFC/$USDT trading pair were listed on the platform as of April 9 at 14:00.

OKX stated that the integration allows users to deposit assets, take collateralized loans, and earn interest directly within the wallet. There is no need to create a separate wallet or use bridges.

OKX is not planning to rush its entry into U.S. public markets despite active global expansion and the development of tokenized financial instruments.

Derivatives allow investors to gain exposure to major company stocks using Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral. Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced the launch of 24/7 trading for perpetual contracts on stocks and indices, with the option to use cryptocurrencies as collateral. All contracts are denominated in the stablecoin USDT.

OKX, a global cryptocurrency exchange, announced the removal of certain assets traded on its platform from the spot market. According to the exchange’s statement, the tokens RSS3, MEMEFI, Aavegotchi (GHST), Realio Network, and Sweat Economy will be removed from spot trading on the platform.

According to Fortune, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) — the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) — has invested in the cryptocurrency exchange OKX. The investment was made at a $25 billion company valuation. However, the exact amount invested and the detailed terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

The license will allow OKX to provide payment services across the European Union, including cash deposits and withdrawals from accounts, as well as executing transactions necessary for maintaining those accounts. This includes payments using bank cards and transfers of funds between users and payment services.

Today, OKX launched a cryptocurrency payment card that will be accepted across Europe. The Malta-based exchange positions its offering as a self-custody solution, allowing users to retain control over their assets until the moment of payment

OKX, the largest offshore crypto exchange focused on the Chinese-speaking market, has announced the relisting of Zcash (ZEC) for spot trading. Trading will begin on November 24, 2025, at 15:00 (MSK). This decision is especially notable given that between January 4 and 5, 2024, the exchange simultaneously removed three major privacy coins: Monero (XMR), Zcash (ZEC), and Dash (DASH).

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX released data on the stability of its trading infrastructure during the sharp market drop on October 11. According to a company representative, the median order execution time during peak volatility was 3 milliseconds, with the system operating without interruptions.

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Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has launched a new USDG Auto-Earning project to generate passive income. With this feature, USDG stablecoin holders can automatically earn interest without needing to stake their funds. Users will not be charged any fees, and there is no upper limit for deposits.