OKX CEO Calls for Exchange-Level Security on DEX Bots

On December 28, 2025, OKX CEO Star Xu highlighted wallet theft risks in DEX Bot products, stressing the necessity for exchange-level security standards via a post on the X platform.

This incident underscores significant security vulnerabilities in decentralized applications, prompting urgent calls for heightened security measures to protect users’ private keys and assets amid ongoing crypto industry challenges.

$255,000 Theft Spurs Call for Security Overhaul

The incident involved the theft of private keys from DeBot-related wallets, resulting in a loss estimated at $255,000. Star Xu’s statement warned of the centralized risks associated with uploading user private keys to servers, highlighting their vulnerability to hacker intrusions.

The calls for higher security standards reflect growing concerns over security practices in decentralized platforms, especially those that handle private keys similarly to centralized exchanges. Xu emphasized that high security ensures both protection and usability of private keys.

Crypto Platform Attacks Surge with $3.40 Billion Loss in 2025

Did you know? The ongoing thefts highlight increasing attacks on crypto platforms, with losses in 2025 totaling over 3.40 billion.

According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin’s current price is $87,851.59, down by 22.75% over 90 days, with a market cap of 1.75 trillion. Bitcoin maintains a 58.93% market dominance, with a circulating supply of 19,968,371 BTC.

The Coincu research team notes that incidences like the DeBot theft could trigger tougher regulatory scrutiny on wallet and key management practices. The push for exchange-level security might lead to innovations in cryptographic protections and pave the way for enhanced policies in decentralized finance.