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- Rumors regarding the increasing scrutiny over OKX Founder Star Xu have gained attention over the last few days.
- Star Xu refuted the claims via recent X posts with an angry face emoji.
- Alvin claims that the rumors might be targeting the fall of OKX’s OKB token.
In a recent turn of events, rumors have circulated regarding OKX Founder Star Xu’s arrest by American authorities. However, Xu has refuted the claims by posting messages on his official X account.
Chinese crypto journalist Colin Wu recently shared an X post, providing updates on the rumors surrounding the United States’ scrutiny over OKX Founder. According to Wu’s X post, Xu has shared three X posts in an attempt to dismiss the rumors. The reporter also shared insights on similar rumors that were frequent after Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s prosecution in the US.
There are rumors in the Chinese community that StarXu, the founder of OKX, the second largest cryptocurrency offshore exchange, is under investigation by the United States. Star posted three tweets to refute the rumors. Similar rumors often arise after CZ was criminally…— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) March 23, 2024
Alvin, a prominent voice in the crypto sphere, took to X to comment on the prevailing rumors about Xu and his detention. He wrote that the community is bothered by the news spreading about the increasing scrutiny and Xu’s arrest. However, he asserted that the news is likely a rumor, stating,
I think it is most likely a rumor. They want to force OKB to be raped.
Subsequently, Xu posted an angry face emoji in response to Alvin’s message, expressing his outrage at the rumors.