OKX Ventures, the renowned crypto exchange OKX’s investment arm, has recently released a clarification. OKX Ventures has denied investing in the DeFi protocol Dow Protocol. In its official clarification on X, OKX Ventures revealed that it has never made any investment in the respective project and condemned the misleading information’s circulation. It also disclosed that it retains the right to take legal action against the parties involved in this incident.
? 澄清声明 | Clarification Statement
— OKX Ventures (@OKX_Ventures) August 3, 2026
OKX Ventures 从未投资 Dow Protocol，任何声称 OKX Ventures 参与其融资的说法均属不实信息。相关虚假信息已对 OKX Ventures 的品牌声誉造成不良影响，我们对此予以严正谴责，并保留依法追究相关主体法律责任的一切权利。
同时，我们郑重提醒：
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OKX Ventures Exposes Misinformation over Dow Protocol Investment
Along with denying having invested in Dow Protocol, OKX Ventures also cautioned those responsible for spreading this misleading information, calling them impersonation scammers. The announcement underscores the platform’s wider endeavors to shield its status while protecting the crypto community against such fraudulent schemes. The misinformation falsely indicated that the company had engaged in the fundraising round of Dow Protocol. Hence, it categorized the allegations as inaccurate.
Other than denying the investment rumor, OKX Ventures also disclosed having detected those who impersonated the platform’s representatives. The fraudsters reportedly reach out to blockchain initiatives and pretend to provide strategic partnerships or investment opportunities on the platform’s behalf. As per OKX Ventures, these operations are poised to deceive project groups by making them believe that they are interacting with the platform’s official representatives.
Platform Advises Vigilance for Validating Authenticity and Reporting of Crypto Scams
Moreover, OKX Ventures advised developers and ventures to stay cautious when receiving such requests from impersonating parties. To assist the community in validating authenticity, the platform has urged users to do so via its official consumer support channels through its flagship website. By openly refuting the Dow Protocol investment, OKX Ventures is reaffirming the significance of official verification, increased vigilance, and due diligence. Overall, the firm wants users to avoid trusting any unverified information and to report suspicious activities to decrease the risk of losses.
