OKX CEO Star Xu Comments on Coinbase-Bybit Deal Speculation

OKX CEO Star Xu said a potential Coinbase acquisition or investment in Bybit would be "good for the industry" if true, citing prospects for higher standards and reduced regulatory arbitrage. The speculation follows Bybit co-CEO Helen Liu's departure, a reported 2025 hack, and Bybit's shift toward a broader financial services platform similar to Coinbase's "Everything Exchange" positioning.