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OKCoin is a large Chinese exchange platform which works mainly using two currency pairs BTC/CNY and LTC/CNY. Initially, only Bitcoin was available on the platform, but now OKCoin works with other popular virtual currencies. The withdrawal of USD became available in 2014. The company was founded in 2011 by Xu Mingxing. At the beginning, the platform was available to operate only in China but the decision to spread OKCoin beyond Asia was made in order to support the Bitcoin community. However, the company has no intention of getting a license in the US. The main difficulty of working with OKCoin is the need for registration using a personal number which only Chinese citizens have. In terms of OKCoin’s price for making operations there is no fee for doing transactions in CNY except for a 0.1% commission for withdrawals.

Annual List of China’s Richest Includes Crypto Entrepreneurs

OCT 11, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

China’s Hurun Research Institute has released a catalogue of the richest individuals in the country, listing cryptocurrency entrepreneurs among others.

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Blockstream’s Liquid Sidechain Solution for Bitcoin Network Goes Live

OCT 10, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

The Liquid Network sidechain, started by Blockstream’s Samson Mow, has gone live.

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Crypto Exchange OKCoin Expands Trading to 20 More U.S. States

SEP 13, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

Crypto exchange OKCoin has expanded its trading platform into 20 more U.S. states, and is planning further expansion.

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OKEx Founder Star Xu Released From Police Questioning, Denies Fraud Charges

SEP 12, 2018 | by William Suberg

In the wake of his detention by Shanghai police, OKEx founder Star Xu has denied allegations of fraud, as OKex officials refute his alleged involvement with WFE...

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Huobi Buys Majority Stake in Japanese-licensed Crypto Exchange BitTrade

SEP 12, 2018 | by Ana Berman

Huobi’s subsidiary in Japan now owns a major percent of shares in Japanese BitTrade — one of only 16 regulated crypto exchanges in the country.

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China: Trader Sues Exchange OKCoin for Failing to Release Bitcoin Cash

AUG 07, 2018 | by Helen Partz

An investor in China has filed a lawsuit against crypto exchange OKCoin for allegedly preventing him from withdrawing Bitcoin Cash following Bitcoin’s hard fork...

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Just Resigned CEO of World’s Largest Crypto Exchange OKEx Joins Rival Exchange Huobi

MAY 21, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Chris Lee, the outgoing CEO of the world’s largest crypto exchange OKEx, has joined rival exchange Huobi just days after resigning from his former post.

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South Korea’s Largest Multi-Billion Dollar Conglomerates Enter The Cryptocurrency Market

MAR 26, 2018 | by Joseph Young

South Korea’s largest multi-billion dollar conglomerates in various sectors are entering the cryptocurrency market by funding up-and-coming exchanges.

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Bitcoin Futures, Explained

DEC 17, 2017 | by Chrisjan Pauw

The what, where and why of Bitcoin futures.

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OKCoin Sells Bitcoin For $15k In Apparent Error, Goes Offline

NOV 15, 2017 | by William Suberg

OKCoin listed a Bitcoin price of over $15,000 Wednesday before disappearing offline.

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Japan’s Quoine - Too Much Interest to Handle from ‘Desperate’ Chinese Exchanges

OCT 27, 2017 | by William Suberg

Quoine has told of the huge interest from outgoing Chinese Bitcoin exchanges in hooking up with Japanese markets.

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Chinese Bitcoin Exchange OKEx Hacked For $3 Mln, Police Not Interested

OCT 02, 2017 | by Alex Gao

Chinese Bitcoin traders now have to pay more attention to their accounts’ security for avoiding unnecessary losses.

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How Shanghai Govt Came To Forcing All Bitcoin Trading to Stop: The Insider Story

SEP 23, 2017 | by Willie Tan

How regulators in Shanghai went even further than Beijing in limiting Bitcoin activities in China

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ViaBTC Fleeing China's Shores Amid Ban Fears

SEP 22, 2017 | by Darryn Pollock

ViaBTC plans to open an overseas platform after the government crackdown on the mainland.

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Blockchain Cutting Edge Company Founder On How To Stay Legal in China

SEP 16, 2017 | by Willie Tan

How restrictive regulations in China affect Ethereum Killers

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Bitcoin Futures, Explained

DEC 17, 2017 | by Chrisjan Pauw

The what, where and why of Bitcoin futures.

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South Korea’s Largest Multi-Billion Dollar Conglomerates Enter The Cryptocurrency Market

MAR 26, 2018 | by Joseph Young

South Korea’s largest multi-billion dollar conglomerates in various sectors are entering the cryptocurrency market by funding up-and-coming exchanges.

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Major Chinese Bitcoin Exchange Lists Ethereum Classic Ahead of Ethereum

JUN 26, 2017 | by Joseph Young

Second largest bitcoin exchange in China announces the integration of Ethereum Classic on its newly released digital cryptocurrency exchange BTCC DAX.

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How Shanghai Govt Came To Forcing All Bitcoin Trading to Stop: The Insider Story

SEP 23, 2017 | by Willie Tan

How regulators in Shanghai went even further than Beijing in limiting Bitcoin activities in China

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User Accuses OKCoin of Trying to Steal 97 Bitcoins: Reddit

JUN 10, 2017 | by Jon Buck

OKCoin Stealing from a User?

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Suddenly, Bitcoin Hard Fork Looks Unlikely As Chinese Exchange Readies For SegWit

JUL 18, 2017 | by William Suberg

Bitcoin miners appear to be increasingly averting a hard fork as OKCoin takes no chances with user funds.

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Bitcoin Price Recovers to $2,400 as Chinese Exchanges Resume Withdrawals

JUN 02, 2017 | by Joseph Young

China’s three largest bitcoin exchanges officially resumed withdrawals. As a result, bitcoin price recovered to $2,400 and market stabilized.

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OKCoin Sells Bitcoin For $15k In Apparent Error, Goes Offline

NOV 15, 2017 | by William Suberg

OKCoin listed a Bitcoin price of over $15,000 Wednesday before disappearing offline.

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Chinese Bitcoin Enthusiasts, Investors Flee Monitored WeChat for Telegram

SEP 15, 2017 | by Darryn Pollock

Telegram messaging platform sees a surge in Bitcoin users from China setting up groups

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Chinese Bitcoin Exchange OKEx Hacked For $3 Mln, Police Not Interested

OCT 02, 2017 | by Alex Gao

Chinese Bitcoin traders now have to pay more attention to their accounts’ security for avoiding unnecessary losses.

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ViaBTC Fleeing China's Shores Amid Ban Fears

SEP 22, 2017 | by Darryn Pollock

ViaBTC plans to open an overseas platform after the government crackdown on the mainland.

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Japan’s Quoine - Too Much Interest to Handle from ‘Desperate’ Chinese Exchanges

OCT 27, 2017 | by William Suberg

Quoine has told of the huge interest from outgoing Chinese Bitcoin exchanges in hooking up with Japanese markets.

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Ethereum Classic Comes Big To China, Becomes Best Performing Crypto On Friday

JUL 14, 2017 | by William Suberg

Ethereum Classic has made it onto the ‘Big Three’ Chinese exchanges as users urge a deal with Coinbase.

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Blockchain Cutting Edge Company Founder On How To Stay Legal in China

SEP 16, 2017 | by Willie Tan

How restrictive regulations in China affect Ethereum Killers

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China: Trader Sues Exchange OKCoin for Failing to Release Bitcoin Cash

AUG 07, 2018 | by Helen Partz

An investor in China has filed a lawsuit against crypto exchange OKCoin for allegedly preventing him from withdrawing Bitcoin Cash following Bitcoin’s hard fork...

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How Shanghai Govt Came To Forcing All Bitcoin Trading to Stop: The Insider Story

SEP 23, 2017 | by Willie Tan

How regulators in Shanghai went even further than Beijing in limiting Bitcoin activities in China

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OKCoin Sells Bitcoin For $15k In Apparent Error, Goes Offline

NOV 15, 2017 | by William Suberg

OKCoin listed a Bitcoin price of over $15,000 Wednesday before disappearing offline.

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Why Trusting Third Parties Like OkCoin, Huobi Dangerous For Bitcoin

FEB 10, 2017 | by Iyke Aru

OkCoin and Huobi announced an immediate suspension of withdrawals for one month after receiving a directive from the PBoC to improve on their AML systems.

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Major Chinese Bitcoin Exchange Lists Ethereum Classic Ahead of Ethereum

JUN 26, 2017 | by Joseph Young

Second largest bitcoin exchange in China announces the integration of Ethereum Classic on its newly released digital cryptocurrency exchange BTCC DAX.

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Chinese Bitcoin Exchanges Demand Users to Explain Sources of Funds

MAR 21, 2017 | by Joseph Young

Chinese Bitcoin exchanges have begun to demand users to provide detailed information on the origin of their funds and how they intend to use the funds they acqu...

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Suddenly, Bitcoin Hard Fork Looks Unlikely As Chinese Exchange Readies For SegWit

JUL 18, 2017 | by William Suberg

Bitcoin miners appear to be increasingly averting a hard fork as OKCoin takes no chances with user funds.

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Chinese Bitcoin Enthusiasts, Investors Flee Monitored WeChat for Telegram

SEP 15, 2017 | by Darryn Pollock

Telegram messaging platform sees a surge in Bitcoin users from China setting up groups

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Bitcoin Price Falls 9% Overnight As 2 Chinese Exchanges Stop Withdrawals

FEB 09, 2017 | by Joseph Young

Bitcoin price plunged 9 percent overnight, declining from $1,060 to $959 across major global Bitcoin exchanges. The short-term drop in price was likely caused b...

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Chinese Bitcoin Exchange OKEx Hacked For $3 Mln, Police Not Interested

OCT 02, 2017 | by Alex Gao

Chinese Bitcoin traders now have to pay more attention to their accounts’ security for avoiding unnecessary losses.

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Bitcoin Price Flat As 4 Major Chinese Bitcoin Exchanges Add Fees

JAN 23, 2017 | by Joseph Young

Four major Chinese Bitcoin exchanges including BTCC, Huobi, OKCoin and Yunbi have officially begun to charge trading fees to all users, traders and investors, a...

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ViaBTC Fleeing China's Shores Amid Ban Fears

SEP 22, 2017 | by Darryn Pollock

ViaBTC plans to open an overseas platform after the government crackdown on the mainland.

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Chinese Exchange Okcoin Adds Ethereum Trading, Calls For Bitcoin Consensus

MAY 31, 2017 | by William Suberg

Ethereum (ETH) trading has come to Okcoin the same week BTCChina announced it would add Ethereum Classic (ETC).

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Bitcoin Price Shrugs Off BTCC Joining OKCoin, Huobi in Bitcoin, Litecoin Suspension

FEB 11, 2017 | by Olusegun Ogundeji

Now top three Chinese exchanges suspend Bitcoin and Litecoin withdrawals. Unlike a month for others, BTCC estimates that their withdrawals will be delayed by ro...

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Ethereum Classic Comes Big To China, Becomes Best Performing Crypto On Friday

JUL 14, 2017 | by William Suberg

Ethereum Classic has made it onto the ‘Big Three’ Chinese exchanges as users urge a deal with Coinbase.

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Just Resigned CEO of World’s Largest Crypto Exchange OKEx Joins Rival Exchange Huobi

MAY 21, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Chris Lee, the outgoing CEO of the world’s largest crypto exchange OKEx, has joined rival exchange Huobi just days after resigning from his former post.

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