OKX Shakes Up Europe: Launches Regulated Exchanges in Germany and Poland!

270+ Cryptos, Euro Trading, and Local Support Hit the Scene

Hang onto your hats, crypto fans! OKX just stormed into Europe with a bang, launching not one, but two fully regulated centralized exchanges in Germany and Poland. That's right, they're going all in on the European dream!

On July 17, 2025, OKX dropped the news like a hot potato, bringing a whole buffet of services to the table for users in these regions. We're talking spot trading, staking, and euro-based deposits that'll make your head spin. With over 270 cryptocurrencies and more than 60 crypto-to-euro trading pairs, you'll be swimming in options, all backed by deep liquidity and fees so low they're practically invisible.

OKX isn't playing around - these new platforms are designed for everyone from the average Joe to the big-shot institutions. Localized customer support? Check. Seamless fiat integration? You bet. And don't forget access to OKX's growing lineup of DeFi-inspired products that'll keep you on the edge of your seat!

We're excited to announce our official launches in Germany and Poland! 🇩🇪🇵🇱

Access 270+ cryptos, EUR deposits, and local support on a fully regulated platform. Willkommen & Witamy to the future of crypto!

But wait, there's more! Both exchanges are fully licensed and compliant, making OKX one of the first to dance to the tune of Europe's tightening crypto regulations. This launch comes hot on the heels of OKX snagging Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) registration earlier this year, giving them the green light to expand across all 28 European Economic Area (EEA) member states.

And if that's not enough, OKX also locked down a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) license in March, after snatching up a licensed Malta-based entity to beef up their regulatory street cred.

But it's not all smooth sailing for OKX. They've been feeling the heat from regulators in other parts of the world. Over in Thailand, the Securities and Exchange Commission threw down the gauntlet in March, filing a complaint against the platform for allegedly breaking local digital asset rules left and right. It's part of a wider crackdown on unlicensed crypto platforms trying to make a buck in the country.

And let's not forget the drama in the U.S., where OKX found themselves in a legal tussle with the Department of Justice. They were accused of letting U.S. customers use their platform in violation of sanctions and compliance rules, and running an unlicensed crypto operation to boot. The case ended with OKX coughing up a whopping $505 million in penalties to settle the score.