OKX bans accounts flagged as high risk or non-compliant.
Using VPNs or links to sanctioned areas can trigger action.
Over 600 staff monitor compliance and risk globally.
OKX, one of the world’s top crypto exchanges, has issued a stern warning to users potentially violating compliance rules. According to CEO Star, the platform has stepped up its monitoring and enforcement, particularly for accounts deemed high-risk.
What Qualifies as a High-Risk Account?
The exchange defines high-risk accounts as those potentially connected to sanctioned countries, politicians, or those using tools to hide their location—such as VPNs or the Tor browser—from banned regions. Even if such users are a small minority, they face strict scrutiny under OKX’s risk policies.
“We only take action on a very small number of accounts,” said CEO Star. However, if suspicious or non-compliant activity is detected—especially involving funds—accounts are swiftly banned.
OKX CEO Star said that for a very small number of accounts rated as high risk, for example, if the user uses a VPN or Tor browser in a banned region, or has a potential connection with a sanctioned country or politician. The OKX global compliance team and risk control team has…
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Behind the Scenes: A Robust Compliance Team
OKX isn’t taking any chances. The company has a dedicated global compliance and risk control team of over 600 professionals. These teams work round-the-clock to detect and prevent any breaches in international sanctions, anti-money laundering laws, and platform-specific policies.
The platform’s proactive stance showcases its commitment to maintaining regulatory integrity and avoiding the kinds of legal entanglements that have plagued other crypto exchanges.
For users, this means taking extra care to ensure they aren’t accidentally triggering the platform’s risk detection systems. Using VPNs in restricted regions or unknowingly interacting with sanctioned entities can put accounts at risk.
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