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What are the public and private markets in P2P trading?
Private Market: Audience control: Private ads are only visible to users of your choice and those who share your QR or link, allowing you more control over your ads's audience - an advantage for those who prefer dealing with a select group of users they feel at ease with. Security and privacy: Reducing the audience for your ad helps safeguard against scammers. Private ads are the ideal choice if you prefer to maintain discretion in your transactions.Published on 11 Aug 2023Updated on 14 Feb 2026288What onboarding information is required for a privately owned company?
What's a privately owned company? Private companies are privately owned entities that are not financial institutions, not publicly traded and have less than 50% government ownership. These entities are involved in many kinds of industries, such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, real estate, and construction. To verify as a privately owned operating company, please follow the steps below and submit the required documents and information. Who are the key people for a privately owned company?Published on 13 Oct 2023Updated on 12 Feb 2026273What onboarding information is required for a privately owned financial institution?
What's 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 13 Oct 2023Updated on 27 Sept 2025119Travel Rule FAQ
How do I verify my private wallet under the Travel Rule? You can verify your private wallet address via Cryptographic Signature. You're required to connect your private wallet with OKX and conduct a signing to attest that you own the address.3. Why is my private wallet verification unsuccessful under the Travel Rule? Please ensure that the withdrawing address matches the address you are conducting the signature with.Published on 20 July 2023Updated on 5 Feb 2026798How do I safeguard my Web3 wallet from fraudsters?
Safeguard your private key: minimize internet-connected device usage for storing/transmitting private keys on hardware. Avoid taking screenshots or photos of private keys/Mnemonic phrases. Be wary of unknown sources: avoid importing private keys into unknown websites or using wallets from unfamiliar sources. Promptly check for malware or viruses if abnormalities are detected. Store your data offline: keep sensitive information like private keys, passwords, and mnemonic phrases confidential.Published on 13 Dec 2023Updated on 27 Jan 2026962Which types of institutions are supported by OKX?
Privately owned financial Institution Privately owned company Fund Family office (private investment vehicle) Non-profit organization Trust Government-owned enterprise Publicly traded company If you're wondering about your type of institution, learn more about it here.Published on 29 Jan 2025Updated on 27 Sept 202539What should I do if I mistakenly withdraw crypto via the wrong network?
Recovery requires access to the private key or seed phrase of the original address. If your withdrawal was sent to an exchange platform, please contact the exchange’s support team for assistance.Retrieve it via Web3 walletApp 1. Import your third-party wallet into OKX Web3 wallet via seed phrase or private key. Learn more on how to import the wallet on OKX Go to Wallet and select I already have one 2.Published on 17 Mar 2023Updated on 26 Jan 20265,413How do I unlock my deposit when the Travel Rule additional verification is required?
wallet You can select this option if your deposit is from a private wallet.Published on 29 Apr 2024Updated on 18 Feb 2026190How can you protect yourself from a phishing attack?
For account security information and verification protection methods, for example, the account login name and password shouldn't be consistent with other websites as the private key and mnemonic words should be kept privately. If you detect any suspicious activity on your account, you may reach out to our Support team or here. OKX will not ask for your SMS/email/GA verification code in any way.Published on 17 Aug 2023Updated on 3 Mar 20263,667How do I start onboarding as an institutional user?
What onboarding information is required for a privately owned financial institution? What onboarding information is required for a privately owned company? What onboarding information is required for a Publicly Traded Company? What onboarding information is required for the government-owned enterprise? What onboarding information is required for a fund? What onboarding information is required for a family office? What onboarding information is required for the non-profit organization (NPO)?Published on 10 Oct 2024Updated on 2 Feb 202650How to prevent phishing emails?
Never send funds or share sensitive information If an email asks you to transfer funds, provide your password, private key, or seed phrase — it's a scam. Report and delete suspicious emails Mark the email as spam or phishing, then delete it to prevent accidental clicks.Published on 24 June 2025Updated on 16 Dec 20253What's OKX Security Assistant?
The alert involves private key access, remote control, trojans, or clipboard tampering. You’ve recently installed software or plugins from unknown sources, run suspicious installers, or opened suspicious attachments. Can verify first, then handle (but don’t delay long-term) The risk level is medium, and you can clearly associate it with legitimate software components you installed.Published on 15 Jan 2026Updated on 13 Feb 20266How do I determine my company type and understand which documents I need to prepare?
For example, if it's privately owned, publicly traded, or has the ultimate beneficial owners.Consult key people from your institution If you're still unsure, try reaching out to the following individuals or departments within your institution: Legal team: Your institution’s legal team should be able to provide guidance on legal matters, including institution classification and compliance issues.Published on 13 Oct 2023Updated on 12 Feb 2026129Common scam tactics
Throughout the trading process, please maintain a certain level of caution to prevent potential asset losses resulting from private transactions. Familiar yourself with various fraudulent tactics and scenarios to identify the scammers' trends and behavior, so you can avoid being the next victim.Published on 28 Sept 2023Updated on 6 Feb 20262,596Options trading FAQ
RFQ trades history is also streamed via Telegram channel: OKX Liquid Marketplace TradeHow do I access my options trade history (Private)? Head over to Assets > Order center > Trading account history. To learn more on what's Options trading is all about, visit here.Published on 19 Nov 2024Updated on 9 Feb 20264