Andrew Cuomo joins the OKX board, formalizing a 2023 advisory role. The exchange is expanding in the U.S. after ICE valued it at $25 billion in March.
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Former New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has joined the board of crypto exchange OKX, formalizing a consulting relationship that began in 2023. Cuomo, who also served as state attorney general and U.S. housing secretary, will advise on regulatory and institutional strategy as OKX pushes deeper into the American market.
OKX said the appointment adds public-sector and regulatory experience to its leadership. CEO Star Xu described Cuomo as a "thoughtful voice" for the company and said the move is part of a broader 2026 expansion plan.
The exchange holds licensing in the U.S., UAE, European Economic Area, Singapore and Australia, and publishes monthly Proof of Reserves reports. The board appointment follows a March 2026 strategic investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent of the New York Stock Exchange, which valued OKX at roughly $25 billion. ICE and OKX are working to expand institutional access to digital assets and tokenized products.
OKX has also launched OKX AI, a marketplace for autonomous agents to find work, transact and build reputation onchain. At the end of May, OKX Ventures acquired a $53 million stake in South Korean exchange Coinone, boosting its Asian footprint.
ICE's Alpha Score sits at 41 out of 100, with a Mixed label, reflecting a neutral sentiment reading on the stock.
Cuomo's formal board role signals OKX's intent to navigate U.S. regulation while building bridges to traditional finance. The exchange faces no immediate enforcement action tied to the appointment.
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