OKX, formerly known as OKEx, is a Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange that provides a platform for trading various cryptocurrencies. Some of exchange's core features include spot and derivative trading. It was founded in 2017. OKX is owned by Ok Group which also owns crypto exchange Okcoin.
Buy cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether and Litecoin quickly and securely. On OKX, you can buy cryptocurrency with a credit card or other payment method, or trade between various cryptocurrencies across markets, include spot and derivatives like futures, perpetual swaps and options.
OKX is an innovative cryptocurrency exchange with advanced financial services. We rely on blockchain technology to provide everything you need for wise trading and investment.
Enjoy hundreds of tokens and trading pairs. With OKX, you can join one of the leading crypto exchanges by trading volume. We’re serving millions of users in over 100 countries. We’re providing spot, margin, futures, options, perpetual swaps trading, DeFi, lending, and mining services.
OKX offers services suitable for both beginners and advanced users looking to buy cryptocurrency, or to trade it. You can start with our intuitive Buy/Sell page or head over to our Trade section for basic and more advanced dashboards with a host of useful trading tools.

OKX adopts blockchain to build the next-gen financial ecosystem. We strive to eliminate financial barriers, evolve the global economy, and change the world for better. We never stop to innovate and improve our user experience to make cryptocurrency trading and investing available for everyone.

Security is our top priority. OKX provides a safe, reliable, and stable environment for crypto trading via web and mobile apps. We adopt global server load balancing, distributed clusters, other technologies for your protection. Our products and services are always tailored to your needs and suggestions.

Given their utility and growing list of use cases, cryptocurrencies are gaining popularity and one way to buy cryptocurrency is to use a reliable crypto exchange like OKX. On OKX, users can sign up, verify their identities and start buying Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies instantly using credit cards, debit cards, bank transfers and other supported payment methods.
Typically, when you buy cryptocurrency, you have to store it in a dedicated wallet, but the security of your digital assets depends on how safely your private key is kept. Every cryptocurrency wallet has a private key which allows complete access to the stored digital assets. If you lose your private key, you effectively lose your funds.
Using an exchange like OKX also facilitates users because their newly purchased or traded digital assets are kept securely on the platform and are credited into users' accounts, available to be sold or transferred as required.
Ultimately, users should always buy cryptocurrency from a reliable exchange, and if they withdraw their digital assets to a personal wallet, they should keep their private keys safe and backed up to ensure the security of their funds.
Timeline
In November 2019, new digital asset exchange rules were announced by the Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission (SFC). According to Reuters, OKX said that they don't expect to see a large number of exchanges opting into the new regulations but said the new rules are positive for the industry.
On November 19, 2019 the cryptocurrency exchange said that they previously opened their Indian Telegram group a year prior to opening their Indian operations.
On November 25, 2019, the company announced four major partners for its global utility token "OKB".
In May 2018, the exchange became the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by reported turnover.
In June 2018, the platform became one of the largest exchanges to launch and offer a cryptocurrency exchange white label service where applicants must have solid industry experience and $2.5 million in their accounts.
Patents
Further Resources
Interview with Jay Hao - Founder of OKEx
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Interview With Jay Hao, CEO, OKEx | Bitcoinist.com
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September 17, 2020