OKEx resumes normal function, but withdrawals still closed
After a number of issues, OKEx is back up to speed, sort of. Crypto exchange OKEx announced that both its fiat-crypto purchase capabilities and P2P outlet have reopened. Withdrawals still remain closed, however."The OKEx P2P platform will resume trading on Oct. 21, 12:00 pm (UTC) for CNY, INR and VND fiat pairs, and the Buy Crypto fiat gateway will also be reactivated at the same time," OKEx said in an Oct. 21 announcement, adding: "Please note that cryptocurrency withdrawals are still temporarily suspended and the 'Sell Crypto' option is not available."The exchange noted that "other....
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"The private key holder has now returned to his normal business functions," the exchange said in a notice Thursday.