On September 30th, amidst the warm breeze of Singapore's Sentosa Island, the waves and the rhythm of the city flowed in unison; the island boasted the leisurely atmosphere of a resort island, yet also the rationality and structure of a global financial hub. OKX brought these two qualities to the stage of today's Alphas Summit. In the W Hotel's Ocean View Room, the event, reminiscent of a Google-style press conference, brought together global industry leaders, product managers, and partners, presenting a dialogue on crypto products that blended both speculative and practical approaches. The event centered on product-user interaction, while also showcasing the expertise and foresight of the on-chain world.
The event, themed "The New Money Era" and focused on exploring Alpha, focused on three product categories: trading products, stablecoin 2.0 products, and on-chain products. The event showcased how OKX is fulfilling users' expectations for the future of new monetary infrastructure. With a fast-paced presentation stage, engaging demonstrations, and frequent Q&A sessions, along with in-depth input from partners, each feature unveiling not only showcased its technological prowess but also directly addressed real-world user scenarios. The event attracted over 500 industry professionals, KOLs, developers, investors, and media guests, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere.
OKX CEO Star opened the event with a keynote speech. He emphasized the unifying theme of "The New Money Era," which served as a seamless link between the various product presentations. This theme not only embodies the grand vision behind all product features but also unites each product launch into a coherent narrative—explaining OKX's development direction and showcasing how it is building the future of finance for its users through innovation and practical application. He also participated in a roundtable discussion on "OKX Pay" with CMO Haider Rafique and OKX SG CEO Gracie Lin, engaging in in-depth discussions on payment innovation and future financial applications.
Discussing the vision for cryptocurrency payments, Star stated that one of the crypto industry's greatest achievements over the past 12 to 13 years has been the globalization of Bitcoin. Bitcoin has become one of the world's most successful digital assets. A second major achievement is stablecoins, whose total market capitalization currently approaches $300 billion and is expected to grow rapidly over the next one to two years. Star further noted that stablecoin payments offer both security and compliance while improving efficiency, and are expected to rapidly penetrate the public's lives in the coming years. OKX Pay is committed to becoming a stablecoin liquidity hub, starting in Singapore and expanding globally.
The core speech session of this event was jointly participated by several OKX product leaders, who comprehensively demonstrated a number of innovative products and services for "The New Money Era", highlighting OKX's all-round layout in improving user asset management efficiency, trading experience and on-chain financial infrastructure construction.
Automatically earning coins - dual goals of asset trading and value-added
OKX's Head of Trading Products, Thomas Tse, first introduced the "Auto Earn" feature. He explained that this feature allows users to automatically lend or stake their idle assets on-chain without locking up their assets or impacting their collateral or trading margin, achieving both trading and value growth. Currently, it supports mainstream assets such as USDT, USDC, USDG, as well as ETH and SOL. The annualized returns of different assets vary with market fluctuations. Thomas emphasized that "Auto Earn" allows users to accumulate returns without additional effort, while maintaining low risk and high flexibility. "In the New Money Era, the market never stops, and your crypto assets never stop moving."
VIP Program - A premium experience with the right tools
Bill Chan, Head of OKX VIP Product, then shared the core concepts of the new VIP program. He explained that the program is designed specifically for high-frequency and high-volume traders, offering discounted fees, dedicated customer service, and value-added tools such as BTC Interest-Bearing and Dual Currency Win Enhanced Returns through a tiered membership structure. VIP users are also invited to participate in private events, receive targeted rewards, and receive limited-edition merchandise. Bill emphasized that the key to future trading success lies not in the number of tools, but in having the right tools. He invited users to experience smarter and more efficient trading on OKX.
DEX Trading — One-click trading of on-chain assets within CEX
Thomas Tse, Head of Trading Products at OKX, also announced that the OKX trading platform will support DEX trading and has launched a limited public beta. Users can directly use their trading platform account balance (USDT, USDC, or the network's native token) to trade on-chain tokens without switching wallets or performing cross-chain operations. This initial phase will cover X Layer, SOL, Base, and BSC, with future expansion to networks such as ETH. DEX trading offers better execution prices, faster transactions, and zero transaction fees, while also providing one-stop services such as token discovery, market intelligence, and portfolio tracking. Users can create self-hosted wallets in seconds, support Passkey and facial recognition, and easily exchange potential tokens without the seed phrase. This feature breaks down the boundaries between CEX and DEX, allowing users to enjoy an instant, secure, and simple on-chain trading experience within a familiar interface.
OKX Wallet — Advanced Even with Self-Hosted Services
Regarding on-chain transaction security and convenience, Shawn Ma, Head of OKX DEX Aggregator, presented the latest developments in OKX Wallet. He explained that OKX Wallet has been redesigned to support over 140 blockchain networks, allowing users to complete token swaps, cross-chain bridging, and dApp access all from the same platform, while maintaining world-leading security by shielding high-risk tokens, addresses, and domain names. The upcoming Smart Accounts feature private key security protected by a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), enabling automated take-profit, stop-loss, fixed investment, and on-chain copy trading, seamlessly combining advanced on-chain trading with the security of self-custody. Shawn emphasized, "In the New Money Era, self-custody should never mean backwardness or second-rate tools."
X Layer — The Core Engine of the New Money Era
X Layer Builder Felix Fan further elaborated on X Layer's strategic positioning. He stated that X Layer has become the core engine of the New Money Era, boasting a transaction processing capacity of 5,000 transactions per second (TPS), scalable to over 100,000, near-zero transaction fees, and full compatibility with EVM public chains. Over 4 million addresses have been deployed on-chain, and the platform is deeply integrated with the OKX Wallet, achieving dual value as both an income engine and a trading tool. Regarding its ecosystem, X Layer has secured support from top DeFi protocols such as Aave, and the community, developers, and meme culture are actively participating, driving on-chain innovation and community growth. Its application scenarios encompass DeFi, yield-generating stablecoins, instant on-chain payments, high-frequency trading, cross-border transfers, and real-world settlement, building a complete ecosystem for transactions, circulation, and wealth creation in the New Money Era.
Unifying the USD Order Book — Breaking Stablecoin Fragmentation
Frank Zhang, Head of Trading Products at OKX, also introduced the Unified USD Order Book, which addresses the long-standing fragmentation of stablecoin trading pairs, providing traders with the deepest liquidity and a smooth trading experience, enabling transactions as freely as cash. Sam Liu, Head of Product at OKX Pay, shared the market challenges facing stablecoin issuers and noted that a unified order book would ensure equal access to liquidity for every compliant issuer, restoring the principles of a fair and open crypto market.
OKX Pay — Bringing Crypto Assets into Everyday Life
Sam Liu announced the upcoming launch of the OKX Card in select regions, supporting 1:1 stablecoin payments at merchants worldwide that accept Mastercard. The card plans to expand to multiple compliant regions globally within 12 months. Built on the OKX Pay non-custodial superwallet, the OKX Card allows users to seamlessly send stablecoins, scan and pay, and, in the future, tap to pay via the X Layer. This creates a closed-loop architecture from storage, investment, and consumption, driving the adoption of Stablecoin 2.0 and making crypto assets truly accessible in everyday life.
The OKX Alphas Summit's themed event, "The New Money Era," was more than just a product launch; it served as a mirror reflecting the profound transformation crypto finance is undergoing. On stage, OKX showcased not only its technological capabilities but also a holistic perspective on the future of financial infrastructure: how asset flows, value creation, risk management, and user control will be reshaped in the on-chain world. This event highlighted that the core of the New Money Era lies not in single-point innovation but in ecosystem integration—only when trading, payment, investment, and community value are closed can the potential of crypto assets be truly unleashed.
From a strategic perspective, OKX is translating industry trends into actionable practices. These product offerings not only demonstrate technological leadership but also reflect the need to build a long-term, sustainable ecosystem. More importantly, this approach emphasizes the balance between user sovereignty and regulatory compliance, ensuring that innovations are not merely experiments but real-world tools that can be integrated into everyday life. This approach, which balances speed, efficiency, and security, is key to the design of future financial infrastructure and provides a reference for the entire industry.
At a higher level, the value of the New Money Era lies not only in the flow of crypto assets but also in the reconstruction of personal control and financial freedom. Every on-chain transaction and every payment carries a user's sense of sovereignty over their assets and future. OKX isn't just providing tools; it's shaping a new operating paradigm, transforming the crypto world from a mere trading market into an ecosystem that touches daily life and fosters financial independence. It reminds us that true financial innovation lies not in flashy technology but in enabling people to reach a free and controllable future.
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