OKX says artificial intelligence now handles nearly all of its engineering code merge requests. Speaking at the OKX NOW Global Product & Ecosystem Conference in Singapore on October 6, 2026, founder Star Xu reported that approximately 95% of the exchange's engineering code merge requests run through AI workflows using an internal platform called Oli.
The adoption represents a sharp acceleration. In June 2026, Xu reported that around 50% of OKX's engineering pull requests were processed by AI. By September, that figure had climbed to roughly 95%.
The financial commitment underscores the scale of AI deployment. OKX's monthly spending on large language model providers reached beyond $10 million in September, up from $6–8 million in August.
Human Review as Critical Safeguard
Despite AI's dominant role in code generation, human engineers remain involved in the process. Xu said engineers focus mainly on reviewing the completed work, testing it, and providing final approval.
An exchange platform that holds customer funds and processes trades continuously places significant responsibility on the human review layer when AI writes most of the code.
Broader Strategic Shift
The AI disclosure accompanied a wider strategic pivot. OKX is positioning itself as a global fintech company rather than purely a crypto trading venue, with target areas including asset custody, payments, investment services, and wealth management.
OKX is extending AI capabilities into customer-facing products, including personalized wealth management and fraud detection tools. The company announced Deloitte as its global audit partner as part of this expansion.
