Emre Yumlu 
One of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, OKX, has announced its return to the US market after a long break. The new strategy indicates the company’s plan to move past its previous regulatory issues and focus on compliance-driven growth in the United States.
A Fresh Start in the US: New CEO and Headquarters
According to the official announcement, Roshan Robert has been appointed to lead OKX’s US operations. Previously a director at Barclays, Robert stated that the company has established a new regional headquarters in San Jose, California.
Robert said:
“I’m thrilled to launch OKX’s centralized crypto exchange and OKX Wallet in the US. This will elevate user experience with stronger liquidity, lower fees, and advanced trading tools.”
Gradual Transition: Solid Steps Over Speed
OKX will onboard its US users to the new platform gradually, not all at once. This approach is aimed at ensuring a secure and seamless transition. Existing OKCoin users will be automatically migrated to the new platform.
A full nationwide launch is scheduled for the end of 2025.
Additionally, the company will offer local bank integrations and support major digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDt, and USDC.
OKX Wallet Launches for US Users
Not just an exchange, OKX also aims to offer a powerful multi-chain wallet solution to its US customers. The OKX Wallet is now available for use in the country.
The wallet is compatible with over 130 blockchains and includes a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator, providing access to over 10 million tokens across networks such as Ethereum, Solana, and Base.
Lessons from the Past: Focus on Compliance and Transparency
This new chapter follows a period of serious regulatory challenges for OKX. The company had previously admitted to operating an unlicensed money transmission business and agreed to pay a total of $505 million in penalties.
Under the settlement, OKX committed to:
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$84 million in fines
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$421 million in forfeited revenue
Following this, the company stated that it would collaborate with an independent compliance consultant and aims to meet the highest regulatory standards globally.
OKX CEO Star Xu shared the following:
“Our goal is to make OKX the gold standard of global compliance and build a trusted framework across different markets.”
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