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What 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 Oct 13, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 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 Oct 13, 2023Updated on Sep 27, 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 Jul 20, 2023Updated on Feb 5, 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 Dec 13, 2023Updated on Jan 27, 2026961Which 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 Jan 29, 2025Updated on Sep 27, 202539What can help prevent P2P crypto scams and protect my assets?
Avoid meetups in private spaces like an individual's home and validate the shop address of the merchant before the meeting. Do validate that the cash received is legitimate and the amount accurate before releasing any crypto assets. During meetups, always bring someone you trust and never go alone when conducting offline transactions.6.Published on Sep 2, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 20261,458How 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 Aug 23, 2024Updated on Dec 4, 20255How do I set up wallet release for my DEX trading wallet?
Update the .env file in Wallet-Release-main folder: Enter your wallet's private key and the DEX trading wallet (AA) address. If you're using OKX Wallet, follow this guide to view your wallet's private key. For the Solana chain, make sure to copy the control address (there are two DEX trading addresses). The Solana private key must be provided in base58 format. If you are only using EVM, you can leave the Solana fields blank (and vice versa).Published on Sep 24, 2025Updated on Nov 17, 2025US CeDeFi Trade FAQ
We can't move funds without your approval because we don't hold your private key. The order is approved and you'll receive an email notification once it's completeIs CeDeFi trading really self-custodial? Yes. Only your device can authorize transactions. We can't sign for you, and we can't recover your private key. Keep your device login secure and enable strong screen‑lock settings.Does OKX ever see my biometrics or private key when I use CeDeFi trading? No.Published on Nov 4, 2025Updated on Dec 4, 20251What onboarding information is required for a fund?
Funds are collective investment vehicles established by pooling money from investors, such as hedge funds, pension funds, mutual funds, and private investment funds.Who are the key persons for a fund?Published on Oct 13, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 2026108How 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 Aug 17, 2023Updated on Mar 3, 20263,667What's Satoshi test and how do I complete it?
To meet these requirements and comply with the Travel Rule, we'll be introducing the Satoshi test, a robust method to verify control over private wallet addresses. For more information on Travel Rule, visit here.What's Satoshi test? The Satoshi test is a verification process on our platform that involves sending a random amount of cryptocurrency—typically worth 5 USDC—to a target address within a 180-minute window to confirm control.Published on May 28, 2024Updated on Feb 17, 202658How do I create a DEX trading wallet?
Before making changes, we recommend backing up the private key or seed phrase of your target Externally Owned Account (EOA).Published on Oct 1, 2025Updated on Nov 17, 2025How 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 Oct 10, 2024Updated on Feb 2, 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 Jun 24, 2025Updated on Dec 16, 20253