OKX Launches Its Centralized Exchange and Wallet in the United States
OKX entered the U.S. market with a centralized exchange, self-custody wallet, migration path for existing OKCoin users, and a new San Jose headquarters.
On April 16, 2025, OKX announced the launch of its centralized cryptocurrency exchange and OKX Wallet in the United States. The company also established a regional headquarters in San Jose, California, and began migrating existing OKCoin customers to the OKX platform.
The U.S. rollout gave customers access to Bitcoin and other major digital assets through a domestic version of one of the world's largest trading brands. It combined conventional exchange services with a self-custody wallet and local banking connections, broadening the range of U.S. infrastructure available to Bitcoin users.
The expansion also reflected the changing U.S. regulatory environment in 2025. After years in which several global platforms limited or avoided U.S. operations, OKX's launch marked a renewed push by a major international exchange to compete directly for American Bitcoin trading and wallet users.