OKX plans U.S. IPO on NYSE, inspired by Circle’s 290% CRCL stock surge, aiming for regulatory compliance and investor trust.
Crypto exchange OKX is reportedly preparing for a prospective US stock market debut in response to digital asset firms’ increasing interest in public listings. The exchange will join the likes of Gemini, which is also working on a comparable US listing, on the back of the successful Circle IPO.
Crypto IPO Buzz Impacts Cryptocurrency Exchange OKX
OKX has been actively engaged in the United States expansion market since April 2025, following its $500 million settlement with the US Justice Department earlier this year. The exchange strives to establish itself on Wall Street, emulating the successful Circle IPO earlier this month.
Haider Rafique, the Chief Marketing Officer of OKX, recently stated in an interview with The Information that the exchange is considering the possibility of a future IPO. He also stated that the listing would “likely” take place in the United States if the exchange decides to go public.
The outlet also observed that the ongoing crypto rally is having a significant impact on the stock market and digital assets. The momentum has resulted in valuations that have astounded even industry insiders, ranging from IPOs to crypto-linked treasury securities.
Additionally, crypto firms are pursuing substantial Wall Street capital amid the enhancement of the crypto regulatory environment under the Trump administration. Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, has also submitted an S1 filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to be listed on the NYSE exchange.
Enhancing Its Growth Strategy in the United States
In the same vein, OKX’s recently appointed CEO, Roshan Robert, characterized the establishment of its regional headquarters in San Jose, California, as an endeavor to broaden access to digital assets in a “secure, transparent, and compliant manner.” Additionally, the exchange is increasing its workforce by 500 employees in San Francisco, New York, and San Jose. Robert observed:
“The U.S. is no longer what you would consider as an impossible market. It’s an untapped opportunity if approached in the right manner.”
Robert also stated that the team aims to create a “super app” in the United States. He further stated, “Our long-term vision is to become a category-defining super app, and we intend to work toward that goal steadily.”
