Roshan Robert Appointed CEO to Lead OKX’s United States Division

• OKX relaunches US operations after settling $504M DOJ charges for unlicensed operations previously
• New U.S. CEO Roshan Robert to lead regulatory engagement and compliance efforts  
• Expansion includes Web3 wallet, 300+ crypto assets, and new HQ in Silicon Valley

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has relaunched its U.S. operations just weeks after settling legal issues with federal authorities. The company has now rolled out a new centralized trading platform and a self-custody Web3 wallet for US users, appointed a new regional CEO, and opened its American headquarters in San Jose, California.

This US market re-entry follows OKX’s February 2025 agreement to pay over $504 million in penalties. That settlement stemmed from a guilty plea related to previous unlicensed operations in the US, where the Department of Justice stated the exchange handled over $1 trillion in US customer transactions without proper authorization.

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