OKEx Launches Operations in the United States
OKEx has officially launched its operations in the United States, establishing a regional base in San Jose, California. The move provides U.S. users with an exchange and cryptocurrency wallet, marking a new step for the company in its international expansion.
With this arrival in the US market, the company continues the gradual entry model it has adopted in other regions, as part of its regulatory alignment strategy. Initially, users of the old OKCoin platform will be automatically transferred to the new OKEx structure, while new registrations will be released in phases throughout the year.
The operation is being structured with an emphasis on legal compliance, a point highlighted by the company as essential to ensure safety and sustainability in the North American market. In an institutional note, OKX stated that the debut in the country “is accompanied by regulatory due diligence, ensuring legal and operational compliance”.
Experts note that the exchange’s presence on American soil comes at a time of increasing regulatory attention on cryptocurrency activities. Still, OKEx’s controlled approach tends to be seen as a positive by investors and institutional players, who seek platforms that are aligned with current legal frameworks.
Coincu Research found that OKEx’s U.S. plan reinforces a solid foundation for growth, especially by prioritizing regulation and stability. This could inspire other companies in the sector to adopt similar models as they enter more demanding markets.
In the market scenario, Bitcoin (BTC) fell by 1.7% and is trading at US$ 83,580 this Tuesday. The cryptocurrency continues with a dominance of 62.88%, while the daily volume is around US$ 27.97 billion.
With its new headquarters in California, OKX is also moving closer to US technology hubs, which could favor future innovations in solutions aimed at the use of cryptocurrencies by local investors.