The war of words escalates as OKX Star engages in a virtual showdown with CZ, stating that due to compliance issues, he is unable to participate in a public "bet."

On April 10, the public feud between OKX CEO Star and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) escalated further, with the pair clashing again in a heated exchange on social media this morning. Zhao demanded Star “apologize like a man” for his prior remarks, criticizing him for pivoting the conversation, launching ongoing baseless attacks, and noting Binance’s equity ownership “has nothing to do with you.” He added: “You’ve wasted enough of my time. Back to ignore mode. Not worth it.” In a post, Star — as OKX’s CEO — said he could not participate in a public “bet” due to the company’s compliance culture, and reminded that gambling is prohibited for UAE nationals. He clarified he has no interest in CZ’s personal life, but if Zhao makes untrue statements about him in books or public interviews, he reserves the right to question and clarify the facts. Star also took aim at divorce asset division, stating that after a 20-year marriage, the lawful splitting of family assets (including company shares) is not only a legal requirement but a basic moral responsibility. “Failing to fulfill this responsibility will seriously damage the credibility and integrity of the parties involved.” The core of the dispute centers on false statements and marital asset division. This public showdown between two top crypto industry figures has expanded from business matters to a personal integrity dispute.