OKX expands into Europe with fully compliant exchanges in Germany and Poland 

Crypto exchange OKX is deepening its European footprint as it launches two fully regulated centralized exchanges in Germany and Poland.

OKX announced the launch of the exchanges on July 17, 2025, introducing a suite of services to users within the regions. The exchanges’ offerings include spot trading, staking, and euro-based deposits. Users will have access to more than 270 cryptocurrencies and over 60 crypto-to-euro trading pairs, backed by deep liquidity and low fees.

According to OKX, the newly launched platforms are designed for both retail and institutional users, offering localized customer support, seamless fiat integration, and access to the company’s growing suite of DeFi-inspired products.

Both exchanges are fully licensed and compliant, making OKX one of the first platforms to operate under the region’s tightening crypto regulations. The launch follows OKX’s receipt of Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) registration earlier this year, allowing it to expand services across all 28 European Economic Area (EEA) member states. 

In addition, OKX secured a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) license in March, following the acquisition of a licensed Malta-based entity to further strengthen its regulatory presence.

The European expansion comes as the exchange faces regulatory scrutiny in other regions. In March, Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission reportedly filed a complaint against the platform, alleging multiple violations of local digital asset regulations. The action was part of a broader crackdown on unlicensed crypto platforms operating in the country.

In the United States, OKX was also involved in legal proceedings with the Department of Justice over the alleged use of its platform by U.S. customers in violation of sanctions and compliance rules. The exchange was also accused of running an unlicensed crypto platform, and the case concluded with the OKX agreeing to a $505 million settlement in penalties.