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Understanding OKX's Security Fund
Understanding the OKX Security Fund As a digital asset exchange offering leveraged products, OKX is committed to maintaining a stable and fair trading environment. A key component of our risk architecture is our Security Fund. This article explains the Security Fund's purpose, structure, funding mechanism, and outlines critical disclaimers regarding its operation.1. What's the Security Fund? The Security Fund is a segregated pool of assets, established and fully owned by OKX.Published on Mar 25, 2026Updated on Apr 24, 20264What's OKX Security Assistant?
OKX Security Assistant is an application developed by our security team to protect our Windows users, prevent virus and trojan attacks, and safeguard user assets. When you receive a risk alert from OKX Security Assistant on a Windows device, it indicates that the current device environment may pose threats to your account and asset security.Why did I receive a risk alert from the OKX Security Assistant?Published on Jan 15, 2026Updated on Feb 13, 202653Common scam tactics
Avoid casually sharing personal information such as Social Security numbers, bank account details, or credit card information. Only provide this information to trusted entities or individuals. Don't easily trust tempting messages. Private transactions carry significant risks. Don't readily believe messages on social platforms that encourage using digital assets for virtual recharge card transactions at high purchase prices or low selling prices.Published on Sep 28, 2023Updated on May 14, 20262,694How do I secure my exchange account?
Go to the security settings page Once you sign in to your account, you can hover over the profile icon at the main menu. A dropdown menu will be displayed, and you can select Security settings to proceed. We provide a variety of security measures to protect your account. You can review the completed and pending security items under the Security option.3. Activate security features Our users can secure their funds by activating the various account security measures shown on the Security option.Published on Jun 12, 2024Updated on May 22, 20261,343Crypto Tax Reporting (DAC8) FAQ
Also on tax returns or social security statements. • https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/topics/policy-issue-focus/aeoi/czechia-tin.pdf • http://www.financnisprava.cz/en/financial-administration/general-financial-directorate/contacts Denmark CPR-nummer (Civil Registration Number) or Personnummer (Personal Number).Published on Feb 23, 2026Updated on Mar 16, 20263How can I enhance my OKX app security?
Proceed to select API under the Tools section on the Menu page Check your active devices: head over to Profile and settings > Security > Device Management under Advanced security, and remove any unrecognized devices and reset your password. Once on the Profile page, select Payment to manage the payment methods Review your withdrawal address whitelist: head over to Assets > Withdraw > Select crypto > Address Book, and remove any unauthorized addresses.Published on May 14, 2026Updated on May 20, 2026How do I secure my account after detecting unusual activity?
Go to Menu > User center > at Profile, look for Connected accounts > Unlink any social account which is not linked by you.Use a secure device We strongly recommend performing all security-related actions on a trusted device that’s free of malware. If your previous device may be compromised, it’s best to use a secure device for any account recovery or checks to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.Published on Mar 21, 2025Updated on Feb 12, 202633How do I use a physical security key to protect my account?
What is physical security key? A physical security key is a type of hardware-based authentication used to verify account access and transactions. Unlike software-based options, physical security keys work offline and are not reliant on cloud services, minimizing risks like account takeovers or unauthorized access.Why choose physical security key?Published on Jan 10, 2025Updated on Feb 12, 202619,226How do I get started with On-chain Earn?
PoS staking involves holding and staking cryptocurrency tokens to secure the network and receive rewards in the form of newly minted tokens or transaction fees. DeFi protocols enable you to earn rewards by providing liquidity, participating in yield farming, and borrowing or lending cryptocurrency. This guide explores different methods, including mining, staking, liquidity mining, and lending, to help users earn passive income with cryptocurrencies. How can I start earning?Published on Jul 14, 2025Updated on Apr 30, 20267What are Source of Funds (SoF) and Source of Wealth (SoW)?
SoF/SoW Document Type Description Salary Payslip Issued within the last 3 months Bank Statement Shows salary deposits/employment income (past 3 months) Tax Document Shows employment income (past 12 months) Letter of employment Issued within the last 3 months, with employment confirmation and salary details Others Issued within the last 3 months, with employment confirmation and salary/compensation details Business ownership Bank Statement Shows income payments (past 3 months) Tax Document Shows businessPublished on Dec 24, 2024Updated on May 21, 2026834How do I protect my account from Trojan horse takeovers?
Use a clean, secure device to change passwords for all critical accounts Contact our support to secure your account. Begin investigation and recovery only from a trusted device and network Follow up with these steps: Run a full antivirus scan on all devices. Remove unfamiliar apps or software. Check recovery options (email, phone, 2FA) across critical accounts to ensure they remain under your control.Published on May 30, 2025Updated on Feb 5, 202614What can help prevent P2P crypto scams and protect my assets?
How to prevent impersonators: Be aware that under no circumstances will OKX's customer service officials ever threaten to freeze your assets or ask you to release your crypto holdings. Ensure that all emails from us are sent under the official okx.com domain. Always install an anti-phishing code for all emails sent by us. An anti-phishing code allows you to identify better if emails are legitimately sent from us.Published on Sep 2, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 20261,463How do I explore new trading opportunities on OKX?
OKX Feed is also a feature that's capable of helping you to look into social sentiment and research for new trading opportunities. Learn how you can explore new trading opportunities on OKX Feed as below:How do I see the latest feed of all cryptos?Published on Jan 17, 2025Updated on Oct 15, 20253What's KYC: What to expect and why it matters?
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Share basic background details such as: Your occupation Your source of income How you plan to use the platform (for example, trading, staking, holding) These details help us tailor services and spot abnormal behavior3.Published on Jun 24, 2025Updated on Apr 6, 202662What's OKX Affiliate Program?
Please also be aware that, under the same mechanism, some of your existing users may be invited and reactivated by other channels.Published on Sep 27, 2023Updated on Apr 21, 20263,279