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How can you protect yourself from a phishing attack?
Phishing attacks can sometimes be very difficult to distinguish. Therefore, how can investors prevent themselves from falling victim to such fraud? This article will outline several common phishing attack techniques and provide our customers with security tips. Please remain vigilant against these tricks and ensure the safety of your assets.2. What are the common tricks of phishing attacks? Phishing attacks mainly include email attack, pharming and so on.Published on Aug 17, 2023Updated on May 29, 20263,766Crypto Tax Reporting
There's a distinctive question on the front page of form 1040 U.S individual tax return asking "at any time during the tax year, did you receive, sell, send, exchange, or otherwise acquire any financial interest in any virtual currency". The IRS first introduced the question related to virtual currency on Schedule 1 of Form 1040 for the tax year 2019.Published on Sep 24, 2025Updated on May 29, 20262How can I reduce trading fees?
To help you trade more efficiently, OKX offers several ways to reduce trading fees. Below are some effective options:Increase your assets or trading volume If you're a high-frequency trader or an institutional user, you may qualify for VIP status by meeting certain asset or trading volume requirements.Published on May 19, 2025Updated on May 29, 202670Income from staking and rewards
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 May 29, 2026What are the tax implications for CeDeFi trading?
OKX is NOT obligated to report CeDeFi trades to the IRS and issue Form 1099-DA. It's solely users' responsibility to keep track of the cost basis of crypto assets within a self custody wallet and report realized gains / losses on income tax returns.Published on Nov 12, 2025Updated on May 29, 2026Tax Center General FAQ
Form 1099-DA is a new IRS tax form for digital asset brokers. Starting with the 2025 tax year, OKX is required to issue this form to report sales, trades, or exchanges of digital assets to both you and the IRS.What transactions trigger a Form 1099-DA? You will receive a 1099-DA if you engage in any of the following taxable events: Crypto to Fiat: Selling crypto (like Ethereum) for US Dollars.Published on Nov 25, 2024Updated on May 29, 202615How can I protect myself from scammers?
Also, when you've a large number of orders, don't release your crypto based on an email or SMS notification. Scammers can send a fake SMS which at first glance looks like an SMS from a bank. Or they may send you a fake email, pretending to be from payment services such as Wise or AdvCash. Always check the email address to make sure the domain matches with the service domain. Raise a dispute if the domains don't match. Be cautious of 'partial payment or amount manipulation' scams.Published on Aug 21, 2023Updated on Mar 3, 202612,255Know Your Business (KYB) FAQ
KYB is a critical component of OKX’s Know Your Customer (KYC) measures and helps mitigate risks posed by financial crime, such as money laundering, fraud, and the financing of terrorism.What's the KYB process? The KYB process starts by asking you to provide a range of basic identifying information, such as your institution’s legal name, address, organizational structure, and the identities of key persons in your institution (among other relevant and verifiable information).Published on Jan 29, 2025Updated on May 29, 202630How do I level up my trades with Mizar?
That means you don't need to deposit any funds on Mizar to trade, but you can connect to your exchange with API keys.3. How do I connect OKX to Mizar? Learn more on how you can create your OKX API key and how to connect it to the Mizar bot by reading about it here.Published on Mar 28, 2024Updated on May 29, 20265What's a futures trading bot and how do you automate trades with it?
This results in widening grids further out from the starting price. You can also add leverage to your trades to increase your position size relative to the margin used. When you’ve entered the futures grid bot parameters, select Create. On the next screen, check the order details and add a price at which to stop loss or take profit. Select Confirm to place your order.Published on Dec 26, 2023Updated on May 29, 202636How do I get started with On-chain Earn?
You can check your order details to see how long it'll take for your crypto to land back in your portfolio.Published on Jul 14, 2025Updated on Apr 30, 20267What should I do if there is a payment due for my ACH deposit?
You have 5 days from the date the return was processed to complete the repayment. This deadline is automated and can't be extended. If you fail to repay the amount before the deadline, OKX reserves the right to recover the funds from your existing account balance. This may involve liquidating assets in your account to cover outstanding payments. Failure to resolve the balance can lead to further account restrictions or permanent closure.7. How can I get faster help from Customer Support?Published on Sep 29, 2025Updated on May 29, 20261Disabling cloud sync on your authenticator app
This means that if your third-party account (e.g., Google account, Microsoft account) is logged in on another device, you can view the verification codes from that account’s Authenticator on the other device. If cloud sync is enabled, and your third-party account (e.g., Google or Microsoft) is compromised or lost, a hacker could also gain access to the verification codes in your Authenticator, posing a security risk.Published on May 12, 2023Updated on May 29, 20264,889How do I get my individual account verified?
You may be asked to upload an updated form of identification if it's deemed necessary.4. Why is my individual account frozen? Your account may be frozen if you don't complete your identity verification within the stated grace period. However, you can still access your funds and make withdrawals. Once you've passed verification, full access to your account will be restored.5.Published on Aug 7, 2024Updated on May 29, 202637How do I buy crypto with Apple Pay?
Apple Pay is a secure, contactless mobile payment service by Apple that lets you make purchases using your Apple devices and linked cards. You can now use Apple Pay to buy crypto instantly on our platform—directly from your iPhone or other supported Apple devices. This feature is currently available only to United States (US) residents who have completed account verification.Published on Jul 22, 2025Updated on May 29, 20261