Cryptocurrency exchange OKX announced this morning that it will soon launch a new product called OKX Pay Wallet, expected to go live officially next week. This digital wallet, which focuses on multi-chain support, not only puts pressure on competitors like MetaMask and Phantom but also demonstrates OKX's ambition and vision to promote cryptocurrency adoption.
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OKX CEO Star Xu @star_okx revealed in a tweet this morning that OKX Pay Wallet will debut next week. The image shows that the wallet supports stablecoins, multi-chain transactions, and P2P payments, with a simple and intuitive interface design that lowers the entry barrier, making it easy for newcomers to use.
We will launch OKX Pay Wallet next week. It's a road to billion users crypto adoption! Looking forward to try it! @okx @wallet pic.twitter.com/zRpa1XzHqC
— Star (@star_okx) April 25, 2025
OKX Pay Wallet continues the core concept of OKX Wallet, focusing on self-custody, which means users can completely control their private keys and assets, enhancing security and control. The wallet supports over 130 Blocks, with the ability to store cryptocurrencies, Non-Fungible Tokens, and other digital assets, and can create multiple sub-accounts for flexible fund management.
Social and Monitoring Features: Cryptocurrency Gifts and Smart Fund Analysis
Notably, OKX Pay Wallet has unique social and monitoring features, with the most talked-about being "cryptocurrency gifts" and "smart money signals":
Users can send digital currencies in chat groups and receive interactive feedback, creating an application scenario close to daily life. The wallet also introduces smart money signals and in-depth token analysis to help users grasp market trends.
Regulatory Storm Continues: How Does DEX Function Suspension Affect OKX?
OKX's recent frequent changes to its wallet service are closely related to regulatory pressures from the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The wallet's DEX function has been suspended for over a month, including Swap and Bridge services, which have not yet been restored, causing many user complaints.
As market observer AB Kuai.Dong previously mentioned, the OKX incident has prompted many exchanges to adjust their Web3 business, with "splitting the wallet into a separate APP, completely separated from the exchange" being one solution.
OKX Transformation Strategy: New Path and Crossing into Payment
OKX has recently been promoting slogans like "collect, store, manage", trying to strengthen the "self-custody" concept, seemingly aiming to reduce dependence on high-compliance-cost DEX functions. Despite having multi-regional regulatory licenses, under EU compliance pressure, OKX Wallet's strategic transformation from DEX aggregator to payment track is understandable.
Now, OKX Pay Wallet is an important step in OKX's global expansion strategy, with its user-friendly interface, feature integration, and security mechanisms expected to attract more newcomers and mainstream users. However, in a strict regulatory environment, how OKX balances innovation and compliance while continuously improving service experience remains a significant challenge.
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