Commitment to compliance goes beyond simply following rules — it’s about creating a transparent, safe, and trusted environment for you. Our new alternative and transparent approach to regulatory standards doesn’t just protect your assets, it also creates a platform where you can trade safely. Here’s how our commitment to compliance enhances your experience on OKX and safeguards your crypto assets.
TL;DR
OKX ensures trust and legality by adhering to laws and regulations in every region in which we operate.
On-chain monitoring helps keep transactions secure by identifying and addressing suspicious activities.
In-exchange, checking detects and prevents unusual behavior within the platform to improve safety.
Compliance with the Travel Rule adds an extra layer of security and traceability to crypto transactions.
OKX vets and audits third-party partners to minimize security risks and maintain a safe platform.
Local Law Compliance: playing by the rules
We comply with local laws and regulations in every market we operate in. This means adapting our practices to meet the unique requirements of each jurisdiction, ensuring that our platform remains both operationally sound and legally compliant.
Why it matters
OKX follows local laws to improve trust and security across different regions. It also gives you a platform that works in a clear and legal way, no matter where you are.
On-Chain monitoring
We use on-chain monitoring to review and detect illegal activities within the blockchain. By keeping a close eye on transactions, we can identify and respond to any suspicious patterns or red flags.
Why it matters
This added layer of oversight helps keep crypto in check, giving you peace of mind that your transactions are secure.
In-Exchange Monitoring: safety within the platform
In addition to watching the blockchain, we also watch our platform for suspicious behavior. This helps us find and stop any unusual activities, like possible money laundering, early on.
Why it matters
Internal monitoring keeps the platform safe and aligns with regulatory expectations, shielding you from bad actors, and protecting your crypto assets.
Travel Rule Compliance: improving transaction security
OKX complies with the Travel Rule, which requires us to transmit user information securely across crypto asset service providers when necessary. This helps prevent fraud and ensures that your transactions are safe and traceable.
Why it matters
The Travel Rule adds traceability to transactions, protecting you from fraud and creating a safer crypto environment.
Private Address Identification: verifying transaction partners
Our Private Address Identification process verifies private on-chain addresses, ensuring you only interact with known and legitimate addresses. This proof-of-control helps prevent fraud and keeps your transactions secure.
Why it matters
OKX verifies addresses to reduce the risk of transactions with bad actors, making it safer for you.
Third-Party Vendor Screening: trusted partnerships
OKX vets and audits third-party vendors to ensure they meet our high standards for security and regulatory compliance.This helps reduce risks associated with external partnerships and helps keep our platform remains secure.
Why it matters
Third-party vendor screening protects you from security risks introduced by external providers, adding another layer of trust and security.
The final word
Compliance is a foundation of trust, safety, and transparency. From adapting to local laws to employing cutting-edge monitoring systems, we create a secure space for your crypto assets. By verifying transactions, checking on-chain activities, and ensuring third-party compliance, we aim to make crypto safer and more reliable.
Our commitment to a new alternative is to protect your assets while building a trustworthy environment for you to trade confidently.
FAQ
Why’s local compliance important?
It ensures trust, safety, and legal operation in all regions.
How does on-chain monitoring protect me?
By identifying suspicious activities on the blockchain, we help keep you and your crypto assets secure.
What is the Travel Rule, and how does it help?
It securely transmits user data to prevent fraud and enhance transaction traceability.
Why does OKX screen third-party vendors?
To minimize security risks from external partnerships and maintain platform transparency.
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