OKX Founder Star Xu: How the Crypto Industry Has Gradually Gone Mainstream Since 2008 On October 6, 2026, OKX Founder and CEO Star Xu @star_okx shared at the OKX NOW @okx event in Singapore that the crypto industry has evolved through early technical experiments, the formation of financial markets, ICOs, and DeFi expansion. From 2022 to 2024, the industry entered a development phase focused on compliance, governance, consumer protection, and risk management. Starting in 2025, crypto assets are steadily moving toward mainstream adoption, becoming an increasingly important part of the global financial system. The integration of the internet, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence is accelerating, collectively reshaping the next-generation financial system. Source: OKX NOW