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Why did I receive a Form 1099-MISC? You will receive a 1099-MISC if you earned $600 or more in staking rewards, bonuses, or airdrops during the 2025 tax year. Note: the IRS threshold for this form increases to $2,000 for the 2026 tax year.Published on Nov 4, 2025Updated on Feb 13, 2026Understanding 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, 202654Tax Center General FAQ
Cost Basis: Starting with crypto acquired on OKX in Tax Year 2026 and sold on OKX in 2026 or later, the form will expand to include the cost basis for these "covered securities" (assets acquired on OKX after the regulation start date).When will I receive my tax forms? Form 1099-MISC: Available by February 2, 2026 (for those who earned $600+ in rewards/staking). Form 1099-DA: Available by February 17, 2026.Published on Nov 25, 2024Updated on Feb 13, 202615Common 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 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 get my individual account verified?
Basic info Country of Residence Nationality Local Language name (if applicable) Full name Date of birth ID number ID type Social Security Number (SSN) Note: it's mandatory to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) for you to pass the identity verification process. Residential address ID documents We accept valid state-issued IDs, driver's licenses and passport.Published on Aug 7, 2024Updated on Dec 19, 202537How 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, 202619,260How 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, 2026835How 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, 202614Travel Rule FAQ
Select the channel that the transaction will be transferred to The same may be applied to incoming crypto transfers in regulated regions, where deposits without a Travel Rule message may be locked until you provide additional information on the person who initiated the crypto transfer.If you're making a withdrawal to another exchange:1. Under the Travel Rule, what's the additional information that I will need to provide while performing a withdrawal?Published on Jul 20, 2023Updated on Feb 5, 2026808What 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, 20253