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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.

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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.

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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.

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 Southurst

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 Southurst

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 Rizzo

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 Southurst

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 Southurst

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

Prices

Bitcoin Price Drops After New Chinese Bank Rumours

Jon Southurst

News of a Chinese government bank ban has hit bitcoin markets, though exchanges say there's no official announcement.

China

OKCoin CEO on Expansion and China’s Competitive Edge

Rui Ma

Early-stage investor Rui Ma talks to CEO Star Xu on his company's bid for global domination, Beijing style.

China

OKCoin Raises $10 Million to Become China’s ‘Largest Exchange’

Marc van der Chijs

OKCoin, the exchange claiming to be China's largest by trading volume, has announced a $10m Series A funding round.

China

Chinese Government-Backed TV Program Bashes Bitcoin, Outrages Community

Eric Mu

China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast an overwhelmingly negative documentary on bitcoin, outraging viewers and even the program's participants.

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