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Know Your Business (KYB) FAQ
KYB, short for "Know Your Business," is the process of verifying the identities of our institutional customers and any associated individuals with ownership or control, as well as understanding the nature and purpose of your institution’s relationship with OKX.Why does OKX conduct KYB? OKX is required to conduct KYB in accordance with financial crime regulations.Published on Jan 29, 2025Updated on Sep 27, 202530What can help prevent P2P crypto scams and protect my assets?
Social engineering Another common P2P crypto scam is social engineering, where victims are baited into cancelling or authorizing transactions. For instance, scammers may claim that there's an issue with the victim's identity verification or account and request for the order to be cancelled after the funds have already been transferred. Scammers may also attempt to legally void their transfers with their banks by claiming that their bank account was stolen or hacked.Published on Sep 2, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 20261,459How do I supercharge my trading with Alertatron's automated solutions?
Dedicated trading bots: for performance and security reasons, orders are executed on a dedicated and isolated trading engine instance. Trading groups Large group management: complex orders can be automated for trading groups with up to 200 clients. Isolated execution: large groups also benefit from isolated execution. Each of your clients' trades will run on their own isolated bot. Detailed data: separate log, event history, and individual PnL data are available for each client.Published on Mar 28, 2024Updated on Oct 8, 20251What onboarding information is required for a family office?
address, principal place of business, institution type, and industry, amongst other pertinent and verifiable data.Published on Oct 13, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 202669Introducing USD deposits and withdrawals
Fees and processing times Payment method Currency Channel Deposit Fees Withdrawal Fees Processing Time Local bank Transfer USD Domestic wire transfer N/A $30 Up to 3 business days, depending on your sending/receiving bank Bank transfer (ACH) N/A N/A Deposits are instant. However, they may be on hold for a brief period of time before they can be withdrawn Withdrawals may take up 3 business days* Note: Business day refers to the local business day of the currency country.Published on Feb 14, 2025Updated on Mar 3, 202613What onboarding information is required for the government-owned enterprise?
For example: Certificate of incorporation or business registration certificate (or equivalent official document, such as a business license) Articles of association Register of directors Register of shareholders or beneficial ownership structure chart (must be signed and dated within the past 12 months) Proof of business address (if different from the registered address) Complete the following template to finish verification Sign, scan, and upload the account opening authorization letter (a boardPublished on Oct 13, 2023Updated on Mar 19, 202661What onboarding information is required for a fund?
For example: Certificate of incorporation or business registration certificate (or equivalent official document, such as a business license) Articles of association Register of directors Register of shareholders or beneficial ownership structure chart (must be signed and dated within the past 12 months) Proof of business address (if different from the registered address) Note:For public funds, only the articles of association are required.Complete the following template to finish verification SignPublished on Oct 13, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 2026116What onboarding information is required for a privately owned company?
For example: Company Registration Certificate or Business Registration Certificate (or equivalent official document, such as a Business License) Partnership Agreement (if your company is a partnership) Memorandum and Articles of Association Register of directors Register of shareholders or beneficial ownership structure chart (must be signed and dated within the past 12 months) Proof of business address (if different from the registered address) Complete the following template to finish verificationPublished on Oct 13, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 2026277What are Source of Funds (SoF) and Source of Wealth (SoW)?
income (past 12 months) Accountant Letter Issued within the last 3 months with business ownership confirmation Distribution Record Shows recent profit withdrawals or distributions Others Issued within the last 3 months with compensation or business ownership confirmation Investment returns Investment Account Statement Issued within the last 3 months Retirement Account Statement Issued within the last 3 months Brokerage Statement Issued within the last 3 months Bank Statement Shows investment incomePublished on Dec 24, 2024Updated on Apr 3, 2026740What attestation do we need to agree to when verifying as an institutional customer?
Applicants’s principal place of business is not located in the United States;(The term “principal place of business” used herein means the location from which the officers, partners, managers or traders of Applicant primarily direct, control, and coordinate the activities, including trading, trading analysis, or trading or investment strategy, of Applicant.) F.Published on Feb 5, 2024Updated on Oct 8, 2025131How do I withdraw USD with U.S. Domestic wire transfer?
After the funds leave OKX, it generally takes 1-3 business days to arrive at the receiving bank. Actual timing varies depending on your bank's processing time.Published on Feb 5, 2025Updated on Dec 3, 202510How can you protect yourself from a phishing attack?
Don't search the OKX website through Google or other search engines and log-in without double checking. It's recommended to input manually the official website of OKX: https://www.OKX.com. Don't enter sensitive information such as an account password in an unsafe environment or disclose account information to others, especially security related information such as passwords and private keys. OKX has launched anti-phishing code function.Published on Aug 17, 2023Updated on Mar 3, 20263,690What onboarding information is required for a privately owned financial institution?
Privately owned financial institutions are entities such as money services businesses (MSBs), money transmitters, broker-dealers, or banks. These entities are not publicly traded and have less than 50% government ownership.Who are the key persons for a privately owned financial institution?Published on Oct 13, 2023Updated on Sep 27, 2025139Understanding OKX's Security Fund
The Security Fund is self-sustaining and is funded primarily by collecting profits generated during the liquidation process.When a leveraged position is liquidated: The liquidation engine takes over the position. If the position is closed out at a price better than the bankruptcy price, a surplus is generated. This excess margin or surplus profit is contributed directly to the Security Fund to grow the reserve.Published on Mar 25, 2026Updated on Apr 3, 20263Which types of institutions are supported by OKX?
We support a wide range of institutions, providing tailored solutions for businesses, financial organizations, and professional traders. Whether you're an institutional investor, hedge fund, or enterprise, we offer advanced trading tools, secure services, and scalable solutions to meet your needs. Explore how we can empower your institution in the rapidly evolving digital asset space.Published on Jan 29, 2025Updated on Sep 27, 202541