OKX's Agent Payments Protocol Just Made the x402 vs AP2 vs TAP War a Three-Way Race
OKX shipped the broadest day-one coalition in the agent-payments standards war, and the spec covers quoting, escrow, and disputes — not just paying. Here's what that means for x402, AP2, TAP, and anyone building agent commerce in 2026.
Bithumb's IPO Retreat to 2028: How a $24M AML Fine Redrew the Map of Asian Crypto Exchanges
Bithumb shelved its Nasdaq listing until after 2028 after a $24.6M AML fine and a six-month partial suspension. Here is why that retreat matters beyond Seoul — and what it says about a global exchange industry sorting itself into two tiers.
Binance AI Agent Skills Hit 20+: How Exchange-Native Infrastructure Is Capturing the Autonomous Trading Economy
Binance expanded its AI Agent Skills to 20+ and launched AI Pro for agentic trading. We analyze how exchange-native agent infrastructure creates order-flow moats, compare the Binance vs OKX vs Coinbase vs Kraken strategies, and examine what autonomous trading means for crypto market microstructure.
OKX Pay’s Vision: From Stablecoin Liquidity to Everyday Payments
Explore how OKX Pay is bridging the gap between stablecoin liquidity and everyday payments, with insights from key figures like Scotty James, Sam Liu, and Haider Rafique. Discover the strategic initiatives and partnerships driving this fintech innovation.
OKX Pay: Smart Accounts, Stablecoin Rails, and What to Watch
A researcher-style field guide to OKX Pay covering how the smart-account payment mode works today, its fee and reward structure, compliance considerations, and what to monitor next.