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An invite-only community helping to shape the evolution of our Wallet and DEX through continuous feedback and collaboration Program reinforces our Wallet's position as the destination of preference for onchain traders

Investment expands our Ventures arm's commitment to TON ecosystem, following recent launch of $10M Telegram Growth Hub The $5M investment is aimed at establishing a network of experienced builders to develop best practices for TON applications

Written by Haider Rafique, Chief Marketing Officer at OKX When OKX partnered with the McLaren Formula 1 Team in 2022, the legendary racing outfit was facing one of its toughest periods. McLaren had a rich history in motorsport but was languishing in the middle of the table. At the time, it was hard to imagine that within just a few years, McLaren would not only return to the top but go on to secure the 2024 Constructors' Championship.

Custom trading interfaces through Easy, Meme, Advanced and Bridge modes deliver tailored experiences for every type of trader Today, we're announcing the launch of four distinct DEX trading modes, making decentralized trading more intuitive and accessible for onchain traders. Each mode delivers a specialized experience designed for specific trading approaches - Easy mode for straightforward swaps, Meme mode for high-speed opportunities, Advanced mode for strategic positions and Bridge mode for efficient cross-chain movement.

We've just published our 25th Proof of Reserves (PoR) report, demonstrating USD26.7 billion in primary assets backing customer funds. This month's report shows: Significant growth in primary assets, with overall wallet holdings for BTC, ETH, USDT and USDC recording a 32% increase, led by strong gains in BTC and ETH, while stablecoins USDT and USDC showed steady growth

Marketing Communication Virtual currencies, real risks. The only guarantee in crypto is risk. Warning The value of your virtual currencies can rise or fall sharply, and your initial investment may be lost completely;

Our DEX API is an all-in-one trading aggregator for multi-chain and cross-chain transactions Our smart routing technology executes trades across multiple DEXs simultaneously for optimal pricing and zero fees

Forteus, the asset management division of the Numeus Group, can now trade 24/7 through our platform while its assets are held in segregated custody We're pleased to announce that we've entered a tripartite agreement with , a diversified digital asset management firm, and regulated digital asset custody service provider . This agreement will enable Forteus to trade 24/7 through our platform while its assets are held in segregated custody with Komainu.

Industry's first AI-powered feature that identifies and presents top-performing automated strategies from our most popular strategy categories and applies them to BTC, ETH and SOL Smart Picks simplifies the process of choosing and executing effective strategies

Nomination-based community debuts with Bitcoin innovators; set to expand across broader onchain ecosystem Today, we've announced the launch of 'Creators Collective,' an exclusive community uniting builders, curators and artists shaping the onchain economy. Following hundreds of , we have selected nine members for our inaugural cohort of respected community leaders, including Runetoshi and ThatWagmiGirl, who have been instrumental in advancing Bitcoin innovation through education, development and artistic expression.

We're happy to announce the launch of ' OKX House ,' an onchain retail platform offering an immersive virtual shopping experience where customers can use crypto to purchase exclusive OKX and partner-branded items - from apparel to hardware wallets - each backed by a tradable NFT.

Since launching crypto exchange services in Australia on May 2024, we have emerged as a key player in the local market, tripling our customer base We're happy to announce that we will serve as Gold Sponsor of Australia Crypto Convention 2024 and host the Australia edition of our . These events, scheduled for 23-24 November, underscore our continued commitment to strengthening Australia's digital asset ecosystem.

A message from OKX Singapore CEO Gracie Lin Today, I'm proud to announce a significant milestone for our customers here in Singapore: we have launched instant, free-of-charge SGD deposits and withdrawals, facilitated by DBS. As one of the largest global exchanges to build this local infrastructure, this is a big step towards making digital assets more accessible for everyone in the country.

Our investment arm OKX Ventures today made an investment in Corn , marking a significant step toward introducing Bitcoin utility in the Ethereum ecosystem. Powered by Arbitrum and integrated with Coinbase, Corn enables BTC holders to easily access the best of Ethereum DeFi. With a unique, secure and sustainable way to maximize Bitcoin’s potential, Corn has already reached significant milestones as it's the first Ethereum L2 network that uses a hybrid tokenized Bitcoin (BTCN) as its gas token, and the first Bitcoin-secured network by Babylon with liquidity support for BTC LSTs.

This latest report marks the two-year anniversary of our PoR program, setting us apart as one of the few exchanges that consistently publishes PoR reports on a monthly basis To commemorate the two-year anniversary of our PoR program, we have launched an educational video on " "

Supporting projects that drive user onboarding, trading innovations and new mini-app experiences within the TON ecosystem. Our investment arm OKX Ventures , The Open Platform (TOP) and Folius Ventures today announced the launch of a $10 million Telegram Growth Hub. Designed to boost innovation in TON blockchain and expand Telegram's mini-app ecosystem, the Telegram Growth Hub will fund and support projects that enhance user engagement on TON.

This campaign, presented in both Arabic and English, celebrates "A New Alternative for the UAE," marking our recent milestone of becoming operationally live and licensed in the region Today, we're happy to announce the launch of our ' ' brand campaign. The campaign celebrates "A New Alternative for the UAE," marking our recent of becoming operationally live and licensed in the region as of October 10, 2024.

Written by Lennix Lai, Chief Commercial Officer at OKX Today we were pleased to announce that we've officially partnered with Standard Chartered, a leading international cross-border bank, as our third-party crypto custodian for institutional clients. This milestone reflects our commitment to security, innovation, and the future of digital assets.

By Hong Fang, OKX President We’re witnessing a cryptocurrency evolution, offering an alternative to traditional systems with a more decentralized governance structure, enhanced transparency, and greater integrity. The Web3 transformation, powered by onchain technology, fosters increased inclusion by enabling ordinary people to participate more fully and directly in the financial system. In this evolution, one shared theme stands out in this new alternative path forward: giving power back to people.

Today, we're pleased to introduce a new 'Smart Sync' feature to our Spot Copy Trading tool. This addition enables eligible customers to effortlessly mirror a lead trader's entire spot portfolio with just one click, ensuring a seamless and precise replication of their trading strategies.

Our MENA General Manager Rifad Mahasneh will participate in a panel discussion titled "Web3 Emirates Today: Startup Hub and High-Competitive Reality" on October 22 Today, we're pleased to announce that we are a Special Sponsor of Blockchain Life 2024, a crypto- and Web3-focused forum to be held in Dubai's Festival Arena from October 22-23.

Today, we're happy to announce the appointment of Yuri Mushkin as our Global Chief Risk Officer, based in Singapore. Yuri joins us from McKinsey Investment Office ("MIO") Partners, a global investment advisory institution which manages over USD20B across public and private markets. He brings over two decades of capital markets and risk management experience across traditional and digital assets, serving in executive roles at multinational companies such as Goldman Sachs and McKinsey & Co. In his current role, Mushkin leads our firm's global risk strategy and a business-independent enterprise risk function, reporting directly to the CEO and Board of Directors.

Dubai's visionary Museum of the Future provided a fitting backdrop as we announced the official launch of our VARA (Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority)-licensed crypto exchange in Dubai , United Arab Emirates (UAE), on October 10, 2024. Not just another pin in our map of licensed locations globally, this milestone marks something much bigger — a new alternative to traditional finance for Dubai.

By OKX Middle East GM Rifad Mahasneh Tonight, on stage at our gala event at the Museum of the Future, I had the honor of announcing that we've officially launched our VARA-licensed crypto exchange in Dubai.