OKX Appoints Mehmet Çamır as Chairman of the Board of OKX TR

OKX Chief Legal Officer Mauricio Beugelmans named member of OKX TR Board

ISTANBUL, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — OKX, a leading global Web3 technology company and crypto exchange, today announced its appointment of Mehmet Çamır as Chairman of the Board for OKX Türkiye (OKX TR).

Çamır, who has held positions in Türkiye’s foremost public and private banking institutions and the Turkish Wealth Fund, leverages his expertise in regulation, financial markets, public relations, and audit, as well as in the crypto and blockchain space.

OKX also announced today that Chief Legal Officer Mauricio Beugelmans was also appointed as a member of the OKX TR Board. Beugelmans, who also serves as global head of OKX’s Legal and Compliance Division, has over 25 years of experience as a legal professional in the corporate and finance sectors, and previously held senior positions at Morgan Stanley and at leading law firms in the United States.

Çamır will steer OKX TR’s efforts in business development, growth, compliance, and operations, as the company gears up for its official launch in the market.

OKX President Hong Fang said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Mehmet to OKX TR as the Chairman of the Board. With his notable experience in Türkiye’s traditional financial sector, and his advocacy for digital asset innovation since 2016, Mehmet is an invaluable addition to our leadership team. He will carry out our global vision in Türkiye, a critical market in our global expansion.”

Mr. Çamır said:”Our ambition is to serve the Turkish market by staying close to the local community and bringing our global resources to bear to assure security, transparency and leading customer service. Türkiye holds a significant position in net crypto transaction volume regionally, and has strong potential innovation and growth. At OKX TR, we aim to drive the development of the local cryptocurrency ecosystem and the future of decentralized finance, positioning our nation as the crypto and Web3 nexus of the region.”

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About OKX
OKX is a leading global crypto exchange and innovative Web3 company. Trusted by more than 50 million global users, OKX is known for being one of the fastest and most reliable crypto apps in the world.

As a top partner of English Premier League champions Manchester City FC, McLaren Formula 1, Olympian Scotty James, and F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, OKX aims to supercharge the fan experience with new engagement opportunities. OKX is also the top partner of the Tribeca Festival as part of an initiative to bring more creators into web3.

The OKX Wallet is the platform’s latest offering for people looking to explore the world of NFTs and the metaverse while trading GameFi and DeFi tokens.
OKX is committed to transparency and security and publishes its Proof of Reserves on a monthly basis.

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Disclaimer
This announcement is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide any investment, tax, or legal advice, nor should it be considered an offer to purchase, sell, hold or offer any services relating to digital assets. Digital assets, including stablecoins, involve a high degree of risk, can fluctuate greatly, and can even become worthless. You should carefully consider whether trading or holding digital assets is suitable for you in light of your financial condition and risk tolerance. OKX and/or OKX TR do not provide investment or asset recommendations. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions, and OKX and/or OKX TR are not responsible for any potential losses. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Not all products are available in all regions. Please consult your legal/tax/investment professional for questions about your specific circumstances.

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