Personal Information

Full Name: Star Xu

Nickname: Star Xu

Country/State: China

Date of Birth: 1987-04-03

Languages Known: Chinese (Mandarin), English

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Food Habit: Not Public

Religion: Not Public

Hobbies: Not Public

Education

School: Not Public

College: University of Science and Technology Beijing (Bachelor’s) Renmin University of China (attended graduate studies; not completed)

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor’s in Applied Physics

Physical Stats

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 68 kg

Family Information

Parents: Not Public

Siblings: Not Public

Marital Status: married

Wife: Not Public

Children: 0

Career

Current Position: Entrepreneur, Business Leader

Skills:

Net Worth: Not Public

Awards & Achievements: Founder of OKEx (now OKX), one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges Recognized as a prominent figure in the crypto exchange industry

Biography Details

Star Xu, also referred to by his Chinese name Xu Mingxing, built OKEx as one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency trading platforms. OKEx launched in 2014 and became a major hub for spot and derivative crypto trading. Under Xu’s leadership, the exchange expanded into global markets and developed a broad suite of products for retail and institutional users.

Xu is recognized within the crypto community for his role in driving adoption of digital assets and exchange infrastructure. OKX focuses on secure trading, product innovation, and ecosystem growth. While much of his personal biography and early life details remain private, his professional impact on the cryptocurrency exchange landscape is well known.

In 2025, OKX continued to expand regulatory engagement and product offerings, including institutional services and derivatives products.

Star Xu’s legacy with OKX remains influential as the exchange emphasized compliance, technology upgrades, and broader ecosystem development in key markets throughout the year.

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