OKEx announced the involvement of lawyers to solve the problem with the withdrawal of cryptoassets

OKEX cryptocurrency exchange announced the attraction of third -party legal consultants to solve the problem with the withdrawal of digital assets.

Recall, what 16 On October, the exchange stopped the withdrawal of crypto assets due to the "inaccessibility" of one of the holders of closed keys. OKEX Director General Jay Hao (Jay Hao) explained, that the absence of keys holder is associated with the investigation, which is conducted by Chinese law enforcement agencies in relation to this person, However, it has nothing to do with the exchange.

Then, 6 November, OKEX management reported, that contacted other holders of closed keys, but cannot reveal details due to the confidentiality of the investigation. The message also said, that employees of the trading platform are assisted and collaborate with the police department.

In some media there was information, that the founder of OKEX Star Xuy turned out to be detained (Star Xu), However, the exchange representative denied these data. OKEX leaders called the “rumors” information about the charges of criminal proceedings to the detained holder of closed keys. The exchange denies rumors about that, What stores customer assets in a cold wallet with one signature.

Besides, OKEX management has assured users, that their funds are safe, and the site works as usual. Representatives of the exchange explained, that all the necessary efforts are making, To restore the withdrawal of funds in the near future.

Recall, that in September, Chinese investigating authorities began to investigate the activities of an over -time cryptocurrency trader, who helped scammers exchange $73 500 USDT. It is assumed, that at first the funds were deposited on OKEX.