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Star Xu

OKEx

OKEx Founder ‘Star’ Xu Held in Police Custody: Report

Daniel PalmerOct 16, 2020

Caixin sources said Mingxing "Star" Xu had been taken by police at least a week ago and hasn't been seen since.

Exchanges

OKCoin Founder Buys Hong Kong-Listed Firm in $60 Million Deal

Yogita KhatriJan 24, 2019

The founder of cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin has taken a step towards a reverse IPO with a $60 million acquisition in Hong Kong.

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Exchanges

Star Xu Surfaces From Detention as OKEx’s Mystery Key Holder Also Returns

Sebastian SinclairNov 20, 2020

Xu's temporary detention and subsequent release closely coincides with the period that OKEx's unnamed key holder also became unavailable.

Exchanges

OKCoin Founder Star Xu Seeks to Acquire Public Firm for $60 Million

Daniel PalmerJan 17, 2019

OKCoin founder Star Xu may be seeking a possible backdoor IPO by buying a majority stake in a Hong Kong-listed company.

OKCoin

OKCoin CEO Hints at China Cooperation In Leaked Chat

Wolfie ZhaoMar 9, 2018

Star Xu, the founder of Chinese crypto exchange OKCoin, is sparking controversy with remarks his firm may be open to working with the government.

Star Xu

China

Roger Ver and OKCoin at War Over Bitcoin.com Domain Name

Stan HigginsMay 25, 2015

Two of bitcoin's biggest names, Roger Ver and exchange OKCoin, are engaged in a dispute over the Bitcoin.com domain, amid accusations over contracts.

China

OKCoin CEO Star Xu: Bitcoin’s Price Depends on User Growth

Pete RizzoJan 22, 2015

CoinDesk speaks to OKCoin CEO Star Xu about his leading BTC/CNY exchange's new push to promote "real bitcoin use" in China and abroad.

Bitcoin Mining

Huobi, OKCoin Celebrate Chinese Bitcoin Industry at Weekend Galas

Jon SouthurstSep 14, 2014

China's bitcoin industry stepped out over the weekend with two large gala events for exchanges OKCoin and Huobi.

China

OKCoin and Huobi Discuss Bitcoin in China and Plans for Survival

Jon SouthurstMay 19, 2014

Excessive price speculation and investor risk may have caused central bank clampdown, say Chinese exchange CEOs.

China

China Bank Pressure Influences Latest OKCoin Service Upgrade

Pete RizzoMay 7, 2014

Bitcoin exchange OKCoin has announced the suspension of its P2P margin trading services as part of a site upgrade.

China

Five Chinese Exchange CEOs Pull Out of Conference

Jon SouthurstMay 6, 2014

Five Chinese exchanges will not attend this weekend's Global Bitcoin Summit in Beijing due to recent central bank actions.

Prices

Bitcoin Price Drops 10% as Chinese Exchanges Stop Bank Deposits

Jon SouthurstApr 10, 2014

Bitcoin prices sank under $403 after several Chinese exchanges made public announcements on their sites.

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