OKX Suspends DEX Aggregator as it 'Works Diligently' to Upgrade Security

Crypto exchange OKX halts some services due to 'misuse' by North Korean hackers: CNBC Crypto World

On today's show, major cryptocurrencies climb to begin the week. Plus, a White House memo reveals David Sacks, President Trump's AI and crypto czar, sold more than $200 million in digital asset-related investments, while crypto exchange OKX suspends its DEX aggregator amid a security upgrade. Also, Ben Gagnon, CEO of Bitfarms, discusses the acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining and addresses whether the company is prioritizing AI over bitcoin…

OKX suspends DEX aggregator after Lazarus hackers try to launder funds

OKX Web3 has decided to suspend its DEX aggregator services to implement security upgrades following reports of abuse by the notorious North Korean Lazarus hackers, who recently conducted a $1.5 billion crypto heist.

OKX Suspends DEX Aggregator as it 'Works Diligently' to Upgrade Security

The platform reportedly caught regulators' attention after reports that it was used to launder some of the proceeds of the recent Bybit hack.

Quick Take: OKX Suspends DEX Aggregator Amid Security Concerns

OKX said it has implemented new security measures, including a hacker address detection system and real-time transaction tracking to block suspicious activity.

OKX Halts DEX Aggregator Amid Lazarus Group's Attempt to Launder Funds - Market-News24

OKX Web3 has paused its DEX aggregator services to improve security after the North Korean Lazarus hackers attempted to misuse its platform for money laundering. The Lazarus group was behind a $1.5 billion crypto heist and tried to funnel $100 million through OKX. In response, OKX is working with regulators and implementing measures to block ...

Crypto exchange OKX suspends the DeFi service which drew EU scrutiny

Mar 17, 2025 11:35 AM IST The February hack was the biggest and among the most sophisticated to hit the crypto industry so far. 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. Regulators had zeroed in on the use of OKX’s Web3 service by Bybit hackers — which authorities have linked to North Korea — to laund…