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Building a Safer Crypto Ecosystem
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Our Commitment to Security: Freezing $47M from a Pig Butchering Scam

At OKX, we believe that a secure and transparent crypto ecosystem is essential for the future of Web3. Our recent collaboration with industry leaders
Aug 28, 2025
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Bolstering Leadership and Strengthening Security, Compliance and Trust at OKX

By Linda A. Lacewell, OKX Global Chief Legal Officer At OKX, we know that long-term success in crypto and Web3 depends on innovation. It also require
Aug 20, 2025
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What are crypto recovery scams?

For most crypto traders, there are few worse scenarios than having your wallet hacked, losing access to your wallet, or having your digital assets sto
Jan 16, 2025
Beginners
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What pig butchering scams are and how to avoid them

Pig butchering scams, which are a relatively new form of fraud in crypto , involve bad actors using the false illusion of romance or friendship to fi
Feb 27, 2025
Beginners
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What crypto remittance scams are and how to avoid them

Crypto remittance scams are a growing concern in the crypto space. These scams deceive individuals into sending crypto or fiat money, with the false p
Oct 17, 2024
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How we use AI to fight fraud and bad actors

As the digital world expands, scammers and fraudsters constantly find new ways to exploit unsuspecting victims. At OKX, we know we must stay ahead of
Feb 27, 2025
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What crypto romance scams are and how to avoid them

Romance scams have been around for some time, and now often use crypto as their means of defrauding victims. This is a form of confidence trick that i
Jun 4, 2025
Beginners
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What role do UTXO and PSBT play in inscription trading?

An unspent transaction output (UTXO) is a vital component of blockchain transactions, especially in Bitcoin . UTXOs are a user's remaining digital as
Jul 15, 2025
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What rug pull scams are and how to avoid them

In November 2024, a 12-year old trader made headlines after attempting a crypto rug pull on a memecoin he created, called Gen Z Quant (QUANT), dur
Jul 23, 2025
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What Is Social Engineering? A Guide to Today’s Most Common Scams

Social engineering scams are on the rise , fueled by widespread social media usage and advancements in tools including AI that allow deceptions to be
Jun 16, 2025
Beginners
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Don’t Panic: What To Do in a Crypto Social Engineering Attack

In a separate article, we explore what social engineering is and some common crypto scams that use it to manipulate and defraud crypto users. Unders
Jun 16, 2025
Beginners
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Altcoin

What Is Phala Network?

![What Is Phala](//images.ctfassets.net/4nqoo8goeymu/53pvLqkMxFSJuEgzyK2NVN/9c1e572c3f09113da1b86cc677d08b60/What-Is-Phala.png) Phala Network is a dec
Apr 25, 2024
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Blockchain
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The four pillars of engineering management

*By Sen Xu, U.S. Head of OKX Engineering* US-based tech companies typically place engineering careers onto two distinct tracks – Individual Contributo
Apr 25, 2024
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Is your crypto side hustle a scam? Identifying part-time job crypto scams

How does a part-time job in the world of crypto sound to you? To many, it's an exciting opportunity to be involved in a technology that's positively d
Oct 20, 2025
Beginners
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Research

What is DYOR? A guide to doing your own research

What is DYOR? DYOR is the acronym for 'do your own research'. DYOR embodies the individualistic spirit of crypto that encourages each person to conduc
Sep 24, 2024
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Crypto impersonation scams: how to spot and avoid fraud

As cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum grow in popularity, so does the sophistication of scams that exploit unsuspecting traders. These s
May 21, 2025
Beginners
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Safer crypto trading: how to spot scams

Scams have unfortunately emerged as a prominent and persistent challenge in the crypto space as bad actors lurk in the shadows. Backed by advanced tec
Jun 9, 2025
Beginners
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What is counterparty-risk and how can you protect yourself from it?

In crypto you'll often hear about counterparty-risks and how Bitcoin was built to mitigate them. But can you explain in simple terms what they are and
Aug 13, 2024
Beginners
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Self-custody

Self-custody made simple: how to store your crypto yourself

Cryptocurrencies empower us to take charge of our assets, yet this power requires responsible choices. You have many options for managing your digital
Oct 21, 2025
Beginners
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How To Avoid Rug Pulls: Stay Safe Against Crypto Product Purchase Scams

Have you ever been sent a direct message on your preferred social platform, asking you to join an airdrop? Did you later realize that the name seemed
Aug 15, 2025
Beginners
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Essential guide to identifying and avoiding crypto promotional scams

Do you want to keep up with the latest cryptocurrency promotions but aren't sure which are legitimate? If so, you're not alone. The increase in crypto
Feb 27, 2025
Beginners
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XMR explained: a comprehensive guide to Monero's privacy-focused token

Have you ever wondered why so many people are intrigued by the XMR cryptocurrency? Originating as an integral part of the Monero project, XMR stands o
Apr 25, 2024
Beginners
Security
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Secure your digital assets on OKX: 2FA, anti-phishing and more

The key to unlocking access to your digital assets is through your account. That’s why account security equals asset protection. Like protecting capit
Nov 25, 2025
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We've Simplified Access in Spain with Cl@ve ID Integration

Written by Erald Ghoos, Europe CEO at OKX. Signing up to a Crypto Exchange in Spain has never been easier - thanks to OKX integration with Cl@ve! At
Oct 2, 2025
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