Crypto Exchange OKX Suspends DeFi Service That Drew EU Scrutiny Digital-asset exchange OKX has suspended a service used by hackers to launder proceeds from a $1.5 billion heist on trading platform Bybit, after drawing scrutiny from European watchdogs. “After consulting with regulators, we made the proactive decision to temporarily suspend our DEX aggregator services,” OKX said in a statement on Monday. “This move allows us to implement additional upgrades to prevent further misuse.”
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Crypto Exchange OKX Suspends DeFi Service That Drew EU Scrutiny

Digital-asset exchange OKX has suspended a service used by hackers to launder proceeds from a $1.5 billion heist on trading platform Bybit, after drawing scrutiny from European watchdogs.

“After consulting with regulators, we made the proactive decision to temporarily suspend our DEX aggregator services,” OKX said in a statement on Monday. “This move allows us to implement additional upgrades to prevent further misuse.”