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Star Xu

Founder & CEO, OKX · Seychelles

Star Xu is the CEO of OKX. Xu is based in Seychelles. Xu has held the role since 2017.

Mingxing Xu, commonly referred to as Star Xu, is a Chinese businessman best known as the founder and CEO of OKX.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on an escalating public dispute between Star Xu and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, with allegations of contract forgery and dishonesty dating back over a decade resurfacing following Zhao's memoir publication. The conflict has extended to accusations regarding market events, including claims that Binance contributed to a cryptocurrency flash crash, alongside a high-profile $1 billion bet offer from Zhao to Xu. Additionally, coverage has noted Xu's statements on industry trust and regulatory warnings issued by OKX regarding high-risk account transfers.

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Star Xu: FAQ

Who is Star Xu?
Star Xu is the Founder & CEO of OKX, based in Seychelles.
What company does Star Xu lead?
Star Xu is CEO of OKX, a role held since 2017.