OKX CEO Says Binance USDe Push Drove October 10, 2025 Crypto Flash Crash and $19B Wipeout

On October 10, 2025, OKX CEO Star Xu publicly argued that Binance's USDe promotion was a key driver behind a sharp crypto flash crash that erased about $19 billion in positions in a single day. The event saw assets such as BTC and ETH slump as USDe allegedly depegged by 35% on Binance and has since fueled debate over centralized exchanges, risk management practices, and the future direction of crypto markets.