OKX founder Star Xu advises users to avoid direct MEXC transfers
OKX founder Star Xu advised users to avoid direct transfers from MEXC to OKX following special measures taken by FinCEN against the exchange.
The warning came on November 7, 2026, as users reported that USDT deposits sent from MEXC to OKX were being flagged and frozen. The affected stablecoin versions included both TRC20 (Tron blockchain) and ERC20 (Ethereum blockchain), with issues centered on high-risk addresses identified by OKX's compliance systems.
Immediate Risk Controls
OKX has implemented enhanced risk controls on MEXC-linked funds, similar to measures applied during financial sanctions. Notably, the exchange acted immediately rather than utilizing FinCEN's 30-day transition period, demonstrating a shift toward proactive compliance in response to regulatory pressure.
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Market Impact
The advisory specifically targets the transfer route from MEXC to OKX, rather than particular trading volumes or tokens. Users who have already sent USDT and seen it frozen will need to navigate OKX's review process. This situation may cause liquidity and fund movement shifts as users adapt to stricter compliance practices across exchanges.
Future Developments
Key factors to watch include whether OKX eases its controls after FinCEN's 30-day period concludes and if other exchanges adopt similar restrictions on MEXC-linked deposits. The episode illustrates how regulatory actions against one platform can quickly impact users of another, potentially leading to heightened scrutiny across the broader crypto market.
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