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Okcoin
Okcoin is a US-based cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2017, now rebranding to OKX.
Okcoin
Okcoin was founded in 2017 as a US-focused cryptocurrency exchange, part of the larger OKX group that began in China in 2013. The entity was established to provide compliant access to digital assets for American customers, navigating state-level licensing requirements. It operates as a centralized exchange offering spot trading, staking rewards, and a self-custody wallet. The platform supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and other select assets. It publishes monthly proof-of-reserves reports to demonstrate transparency. The firm targets retail and institutional clients in the US and maintains offices in San Francisco, Hong Kong, Stamford, Oakland, St Helier, Beijing, and Sheung Wan. Okcoin employed a team of undisclosed size across its global offices. In 2025, it announced a rebrand to OKX, consolidating under the global brand while committing to double down on the US market. The firm also operates a web3 wallet and plans to announce additional decentralized services. The rebrand reflects a structural shift: Okcoin is now a US-facing extension of OKX, a globally recognized crypto brand with sports and entertainment partnerships. This gives it brand velocity and ecosystem access beyond a typical standalone exchange.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
2017
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
San Francisco, CA, United States
Additional offices
Hong Kong · Stamford · Oakland · St Helier · Beijing · Sheung Wan
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Okcoin?
Okcoin does not publicly name a CEO or CIO. As a subsidiary of OKX, strategic decisions are likely overseen by OKX senior management, but no individual is disclosed on the Okcoin website.
Is Okcoin structured as a family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Okcoin is a cryptocurrency exchange, not a family office or venture firm. It operates as a regulated trading platform and does not manage third-party capital or make venture investments.
Does Okcoin participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Okcoin does not participate in fund commitments or direct deals. It is an exchange serving retail and institutional customers for spot trading and wallet services.
How does Okcoin source proprietary deal flow?
Okcoin does not source deal flow — it provides exchange services. It does not invest in or incubate external projects.
What investment stages does Okcoin typically target?
Okcoin does not target investment stages. It offers a platform for buying and selling already-listed digital assets.
Which sectors does Okcoin explicitly avoid?
Okcoin does not publicly list excluded sectors. It supports select cryptocurrencies and does not offer margin or derivatives to US customers.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Okcoin is not a family office — it is a commercial exchange. The company is owned by OKX, which was founded by Star Xu and backed by venture capital.
Does Okcoin maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
Okcoin does not publicly disclose any philanthropic structures. Its parent brand OKX has sponsored events and established a blockchain for good program, but Okcoin does not operate a separate foundation.
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