OKX, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has launched a groundbreaking new alternative for retail and institutional investors in the UAE. The celebratory event took place at the splendid Museum of the Future showcasing OKX's groundbreaking advancements in the crypto space.

With a full operating license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), OKX is now offering UAE residents access to AED deposits/withdrawals, a wide range of crypto trading pairs (BTC/AED, ETH/AED, and USDT/AED), and derivatives trading for qualified investors. This is a huge step forward for crypto accessibility and innovation in the region.

Distinguished speakers and panelists at the event included:

• Star Xu, Founder and CEO of OKX
• Hong Fang, President of OKX
• Haider Rafique, Global Chief Marketing Officer of OKX
• Jeff Ren, Chairman and CEO of OKG Technology Holdings
• Rifad Mahasneh, Middle East General Manager of OKX
• Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital
• Sandeep Nailwal, Co-founder and COO of Polygon
• Muneeb Ali, Co-founder of Stacks
• Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center (DBCC)

It was the greatest pleasure to be able to spend some time with Star Xu, Founder and CEO of OKX, and benefit from his key insights and perspectives on the future of crypto. It was also a terrific opportunity to reconnect and talk to so many colleagues both from the OKX MENA team and from OKX’s offices around the world.

Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, a strategic partner to Dubai Future Foundation, shared some of his views on the important topics of the evolving role of the DBCC and Dubai’s positioning as a world-class, global fintech and crypto hub.

The evening also featured Pep Guardiola, Manchester City Team Manager, as a special guest. He highlighted the ongoing partnership between OKX and the club and shared his thoughts on the collaboration and the significance of technology in sports. OKX is Manchester City's Official Sleeve Partner.

Kudos to Rifad Mahasneh and the OKX MENA team for leading the charge in this crypto revolution. Dubai and OKX are truly setting the stage for the digital future! ????

Star Xu, Hong F., Haider Rafique, Jason Lau, Louis T., Rifad Mahasneh, Marwan Alzarouni, Anthony Scaramucci, Sandeep Nailwal, Muneeb Ali, Jeffrey Ren

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