OKX is a crypto exchange. It is based in Seychelles and was founded in 2017. It holds a full MiCA licence for the EU (MT). Its charliedesk score is 95 out of 100. Exchange reserves: $10.9B.
Key facts
- Founded
- 2017
- HQ
- Seychelles
- MiCA / CASP
- Licensed · MT · 7/3/2026
- Ranking (CoinGecko)
- #4
- 24h volume
- $2.9B
- Open interest
- $5.0B
- Reserves
- $10.9B
- Fees (spot maker/taker)
- 0.08% / 0.1%(base tier)
- KYC
- Required
- Fiat deposit
- SEPA, Card
Fees, KYC and fiat curated by charliedesk (base tier, verified 7/3/2026). Check current rates on the exchange.
Objective composite: trust (35%), liquidity (25%), MiCA/regulation (25%) and age (15%). Unknown factors (e.g. unverified MiCA) are dropped and weights renormalised. No community votes, no paid placement.
This exchange holds a full MiCA/CASP authorisation for the EU. A licence from one member state passports across the whole EU and EEA.
- Authorized entity
- OKX Europe Limited
- Regulator
- MFSA · MT
- Authorized since
- 1/27/2025
Security & incidents
We have no significant security incidents on record for this exchange. This does not mean nothing ever happened, only that our curated record has nothing.
Curated by charliedesk from public sources. Amounts are the value at the time of the incident. Each entry links to its source.
About the exchange
OKX is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange offering diverse trading options, advanced security, and Web3 integration for millions of users worldwide.
Description: CoinGecko
Derivatives & reserves
Derivatives (OI, liquidations, volume) are an aggregate across BTC, ETH and SOL. Source: Coinglass via syndicate · updated 8/25/26, 9:52 AM
Community rating
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FAQ
Is OKX licensed in the EU (MiCA)?
Yes. OKX holds a full MiCA/CASP authorisation via OKX Europe Limited, regulator MFSA (MT). The licence passports across the whole EU.
Is OKX safe and trustworthy?
OKX's charliedesk score is 95/100 (trust, liquidity, MiCA and age). We show verifiable facts with sources and never advise what to buy, the decision is yours.
Has OKX ever been hacked?
We have no significant security incident on record for OKX.
Where is OKX based and when was it founded?
OKX is based in Seychelles and was founded in 2017.
What are OKX's reserves?
OKX's reserves are $10.9B (Coinglass via syndicate, as of 7/3/2026).
What are OKX's fees?
OKX's base spot fees: maker 0.08%, taker 0.1%. Check current rates and discounts on the exchange.
Does OKX require verification (KYC)?
Yes, OKX requires identity verification (KYC).