OKX restricts Claude AI access for Hong Kong employees

Crypto exchange OKX has restricted its Hong Kong-based employees from using Anthropic’s Claude AI model. This decision follows a brief suspension of the exchange’s corporate account by Anthropic. Because Anthropic does not permit Claude usage in Hong Kong or mainland China, OKX has directed affected staff to utilize alternative AI tools.

OKX reportedly spends between $6 million and $8 million per month on various AI models. The restriction follows similar moves by other major financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, which have also limited Claude access for their employees in Hong Kong. This trend highlights the ongoing challenges US-based AI companies face when operating across different regulatory and regional markets.