Tagged: okcoin

FTX: Okcoin to Return $8.2 Million of Alameda Funds

Crypto exchange Okcoin has issued a brief statement indicating it will return funds related to the FTX and Alameda bankruptcy cases. According to Okcoin, it wil return $8.2 million in frozen assets related to Alameda Research. The company notes that FTX debtors filed a motion… Read More

MiamiCoin, NYCCoin Trading Suspended by Digital Asset Exchange Okcoin

As of March 16, 2023, NYCCoin (NYC) and MiamiCoin (MIA) were no longer available to trade, buy, or sell via Okcoin. However, you can still “hold these coins in your account or withdraw them and trade them on the ALEX decentralized exchange.” The trading suspension… Read More

Digital Asset Firm Okcoin Makes Key Appointments in Europe, Ireland to Support Business Expansion

Okcoin is pleased to announce “the appointment, subject to regulatory approval, of Erald Ghoos as General Manager of Okcoin Europe, based in Malta, and David Renold as Chief Executive Officer of OKG Payments, Okcoin’s Ireland-based affiliate.” OKG Payments plans “to provide permitted products and services… Read More

Digital Asset Firm Okcoin Introduces New Unified Account and Latest API Version

On January 6, 2023, Okcoin launched its new Unified Account and API v5 (they skipped v4 since some of their users consider the number “4” bad luck). Okcoin is excited to share “this upgraded, more seamless trading experience with a select group of users.” Over… Read More

Okcoin, Paradigm Partner on Grant for Bitcoin Core Maintainer Marco Falke

Okcoin and Paradigm have awarded a joint grant to Open Source Bitcoin Core maintainer Marco Falke. With this grant, Okcoin and Paradigm will “provide Falke with a livable income as he works on this open-source, decentralized project.” This is the third consecutive year that Okcoin… Read More

Digital Assets: Ravencoin, Clover Finance, Convex Finance Available on Okcoin

On January 11, 2023, RVN, CLV, CVX, ANT, and PHA became available to buy on Okcoin in the United States. Withdrawals will be available soon, the Okcoin team confirmed. As mentioned in a blog post, Ravencoin (RVN), Clover Finance (CLV), Convex Finance (CVX), Aragon Network… Read More

Digital Assets: Bancor Network, DIA, Keep3rV1, Lido DAO, Perpetual Protocol, Others Now on Okcoin

Digital asset firm Okcoin reveals that clients can now “buy AGLD, BNT, DIA, GHST, KP3R, LDO, PERP, and TRB against USD” via the crypto trading platform. All Okcoin customers in the United States and EU (where applicable) can take advantage of this offer. AGLD, BNT,… Read More

Digital Assets: Badger Finance, DYDX Exchange, Ampleforth, Kusama, Immutable X, Mina Protocol, Others Now on Okcoin

Digital asset firm Okcoin reveals that users can can now buy 10 additional tokens via their crypto trading platform – Badger Finance (BADGER), DYDX Exchange (DYDX), Ampleforth (FORTH), Kusama (KSM), Immutable X (IMX), Mask Network (MASK), Mina Protocol (MINA), Numeraire (NMR), Storj (STORJ), and 0x… Read More

1inch Network, Curve DAO, Kyber Network, Livepeer, Metis, Nano, Skale, and The Sandbox Now on Okcoin

Digital asset firm Okcoin reveals that you can now “deposit 1inch Network (1INCH), Curve DAO (CRV), Kyber Network (KNC), Livepeer (LPT), Metis (METIS), The Sandbox (SAND), Skale (SKL), and Nano (XNO) on Okcoin.” According to details shared by Okcoin, here’s what these projects are all… Read More

Digital Asset Firm Okcoin Completes SOC 2 Type 1 Audit, Ensuring Platform Security

Digital asset firm Okcoin has successfully completed a security audit. This milestone is just another step in their journey of offering their customers the “safest” crypto experience in the industry, the firm claims. As noted in the update, Okcoin has successfully completed the Service Organization… Read More

Harmony (ONE), API3 are Now Available on Crypto Trading Platform Okcoin

Clients may now deposit API3 and Harmony (ONE) on the Okcoin platform. Here’s what these projects are all about, according to an update from Okcoin. As noted in the update, you can now deposit API3 and ONE against USD on Okcoin. This offer is for… Read More

Ethereum to Move Transactions Off Mainnet and Onto Layer-2, ETH-Compatible Chains: Report

Now that Ethereum (ETH), the world’s largest smart contract platform, has completed the Merge, it’s time to get ready for the next set of Ethereum upgrades – “the Surge, Verge, Purge, and Splurge.” As noted in an update released via an OKX – Okcoin research… Read More

Ethereum (ETH) Merge Could Lead to Development of Scalable Applications: Report

Ethereum’s Merge is due to happen soon, and it might “impact both Ether and the larger crypto market in a big way,” the Okcoin team noted. Ethereum’s proof-of-work chain will merge with its proof-of-stake chain soon, the update from Okcoin noted while adding that the… Read More

Digital Asset Firm Okcoin Shares Details About Bitcoin Open Source Grant Recipients

Digital asset firm Okcoin announced that they’re supporting two new Bitcoin development initiatives: Vinteum and Qala. As mentioned in the update, Okcoin has now “funded $1.5 million worth of Bitcoin open source efforts.” They’re a founding supporter of Vinteum, a new Bitcoin R&D center in… Read More

Digital Assets: StormX Is Available on Crypto Trading Platform Okcoin

StormX (STMX) is currently available via digital asset platform Okcoin. Customers may now deposit, withdraw, and trade STMX tokens via Okcoin. This offer is for “all Okcoin customers except for residents of the EU, the UK, Singapore, and Brunei.” Deposits, withdrawals, and trading are “live… Read More

OKCoin Reports 125% Increase in Institutional Trading During Q2

Crypto exchange Okcoin is reporting a 125% increase in institutional trading from Q1 to Q2 2022. Okcoin said this is the fourth consecutive quarter that institutional transactions more than doubled from the prior quarter. Institutional customers jumped by 13% in Q2 and 28% for the… Read More

Digital Assets: Chain (XCN) is Now Available for Trading via Okcoin

Chain (XCN) is now available on cryptocurrency trading platform Okcoin. You may now deposit XCN tokens on Okcoin. All Okcoin customers “except for residents of the EU, the UK, Singapore, and Brunei” may take advantage of this offer. Deposits are “live as of July 19.”… Read More

Digital Assets: Optimism (OP) Is Now Available for Trading via Okcoin

Optimism’s native token, OP, is now available on Okcoin. Customers can now deposit, withdraw, and trade OP tokens via Okcoin. As noted in the update, all Okcoin customers “except for residents of the EU, the UK, Singapore, and Brunei” may trade OP tokens. As confirmed… Read More

Digital Asset Firm Okcoin Is Hiring for Over 100 Roles Across All Teams

Digital asset firm Okcoin notes that even when the crypto markets are down, they are still  focused on hiring “top” talent and building for the long term. Okcoin confirmed that they are hiring globally “for over 100 roles across all teams.” They’re also “doubling down… Read More

DAOs: Treasure DAO’s MAGIC Crypto Token Is Now Available via Okcoin

Digital asset firm Okcoin is now offering MAGIC, which is the native crypto token of Treasure DAO. According to Okcoin, here’s what MAGIC and Treasure are all about, in simple terms: You can now deposit MAGIC on Okcoin. This offer is for all Okcoin clients… Read More