Erald Ghoos
Erald Ghoos is the CEO of OKX Europe, where he leads the European operations of OKX, a world-leading digital asset exchange and Web3 technology platform offering advanced cryptocurrency trading and investment services. In this role, Ghoos oversees regional strategy, local market development, regulatory engagement, and the rollout of crypto products and services designed specifically for European users. A seasoned fintech and cryptocurrency executive, Ghoos brings extensive experience in exchange operations, compliance, and international expansion. Prior to joining OKX, he held senior leadership positions across the global crypto industry, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Crypto.com, Head of Europe at Binance, and Co-Chief Operating Officer at Amber Group. Beyond his role at OKX, Ghoos is an active voice in discussions surrounding cryptocurrency regulation, institutional adoption, and evolving compliance frameworks, particularly within Europe.
Erald Ghoos Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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CEO - Europe
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Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
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Senior Operations Program Manager
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Program Manager, AXA Bank Europe
As CEO of OKX Europe, Erald Ghoos has played a central role in driving OKX’s strategic expansion across Europe, leading regional operations, market development, and regulatory engagement.
He was appointed following the rebranding of Okcoin Europe to OKX Europe, aligning the company’s European presence with OKX’s global brand and product strategy.
Under his leadership, OKX Europe has expanded its localized trading platforms and Web3 offerings, including launches in markets such as Belgium, enabling European users to trade hundreds of cryptocurrencies with euro-denominated pairs.
Ghoos has been instrumental in strengthening OKX’s regulatory footprint and advancing compliant access to crypto trading and Web3 services across the European market.
EARLY CAREER
Prior to OKX, Ghoos served as Chief Operating Officer at Payreto, where he led the company’s evolution from a single-product business into a global, full-service payments and solutions provider.
His background includes senior leadership roles in operations, risk, and financial services at companies such as Funding Circle, AXA Bank, Equa Bank, and Paysafe.
At Paysafe, Ghoos held the role of Vice President of Risk and Financial Operations, leading a team of more than 100 professionals responsible for risk management, compliance, fraud prevention, payments, banking relationships, underwriting, chargebacks, treasury, and reconciliation functions.
MEDIA PRESENCE & COMMENTARY
Ghoos is an active participant in discussions surrounding cryptocurrency regulation, institutional adoption, and compliance frameworks, particularly within Europe’s evolving regulatory landscape.
He has been quoted in media coverage related to European crypto exchange launches and regulatory developments and has appeared as a guest on Real Vision, where he has discussed the future of digital assets and regulated crypto markets.