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Form 1099-DA is a new IRS tax form for digital asset brokers. Starting with the 2025 tax year, OKX is required to issue this form to report sales, trades, or exchanges of digital assets to both you and the IRS.What transactions trigger a Form 1099-DA? You will receive a 1099-DA if you engage in any of the following taxable events: Crypto to Fiat: Selling crypto (like Ethereum) for US Dollars.Published on Nov 25, 2024Updated on May 29, 202615Crypto Tax Reporting
The IRS first introduced the question related to virtual currency on Schedule 1 of Form 1040 for the tax year 2019. Ever since the same question about virtual currency appears on the front page of the form 1040 below the section of taxpayer's personal information. The Department of the Treasury and the IRS provided guidelines on information reporting obligations for digital asset brokers.Published on Sep 24, 2025Updated on May 29, 20262Income from staking and rewards
Note: the IRS threshold for this form increases to $2,000 for the 2026 tax year.Published on Nov 4, 2025Updated on May 29, 2026What are the tax implications for CeDeFi trading?
OKX is NOT obligated to report CeDeFi trades to the IRS and issue Form 1099-DA. It's solely users' responsibility to keep track of the cost basis of crypto assets within a self custody wallet and report realized gains / losses on income tax returns.Published on Nov 12, 2025Updated on May 29, 2026How do I buy crypto with Apple Pay?
My Apple Pay transaction was declined, but I still see money deducted. When will I get my refund? For declined transactions, your bank may place a temporary hold on the amount when the payment attempt is made. These funds are usually released automatically within a few days, depending on your bank’s processing time. If the hold hasn’t been released after a week, we recommend reaching out to your bank for further assistance.Published on Jul 22, 2025Updated on May 29, 20261How do I buy crypto with Google Pay?
My Google Pay transaction was declined, but I still see money deducted. When will I get my refund? For declined transactions, your bank may place a temporary hold on the amount when the payment attempt is made. These funds are usually released automatically within a few days, depending on your bank’s processing time. If the hold hasn’t been released after a week, we recommend reaching out to your bank for further assistance.Published on Jul 22, 2025Updated on May 29, 20265Why is my accessible balance lower than my funds unavailable for withdrawal?
Your accessible balance and funds under the unavailable for withdrawal portion are calculated differently, which can result in the former being lower than the latter. The value of your accessible balance changes with the fluctuation of crypto value and trading activities. However, the value of your funds under the unavailable for withdrawal portion is a snapshot taken at the time of deposit. It...Published on May 13, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026368Why is my deposit locked?
Learn more about How do I unlock my deposit when the Travel Rule additional verification is required?3. Deposit and other features frozen due to incomplete assessments In some regions, you may be required to complete additional questionnaires or assessments before you can access all OKX features, including deposits. Please check for any required assessment prompts in the banner of your OKX app and complete them as instructed.Published on Dec 19, 2023Updated on May 29, 2026988How do I buy crypto with debit cards?
My card transaction was declined, but I still see money deducted. When will I get my refund? For declined transactions, your bank may place a temporary hold on the amount when the payment attempt is made. These funds are usually released automatically within a few days, depending on your bank’s processing time. If the hold hasn’t been released after a week, we recommend reaching out to your bank for further assistance.8. After the order is completed, where can I view the crypto I purchased?Published on Sep 13, 2024Updated on Jun 3, 20267Introducing USD deposits and withdrawals
Any withdrawal fees won't be refunded. If a withdrawal is returned to us, there may be additional fees charged by your bank.USD deposit and withdrawal limits Limits help protect your account and allow us to comply with regulations we're subject to. When processing a deposit or withdrawal, minimum and maximum transaction limits apply to individual payment channels. Currency Channel Minimum Max. Cumulative Deposit Max.Published on Feb 14, 2025Updated on May 29, 202613Why is my deposit/withdrawal suspended?
A deposit/withdrawal suspension can be caused by a variety of factors, such as a mainnet upgrade, wallet maintenance/upgrade, or a hard fork. The timeline for resuming service will depend on the situation, so please be patient or contact the project team for assistance. Below are some of the common reasons for a deposit/withdrawal suspension:Wallet maintenance/upgrade (Deposit/withdrawal...Published on Aug 31, 2023Updated on May 29, 20261,049How can I protect myself from scammers?
What is the “Please Pay on My Behalf” scam and how can I avoid it? Scammers may use Alipay to send you a “Please pay on my behalf” request and provide a screenshot as proof. If you don’t notice the trick, you could be scammed. If you encounter this behavior, please don't proceed with the payment and kindly submit an appeal immediately.Published on Aug 21, 2023Updated on Mar 3, 202612,255Why can't I withdraw my rewards?
To check the hold status of your rewards: Go to My rewards Select On hold Find the reward you want to check — the remaining hold time is shown next to each item OKX My rewards page with On hold status and reward details Note: rewards listed under Earned are already available to withdraw. If you need further help, reach out to OKX Assistant.Published on May 22, 2026Updated on Jun 5, 20262How do I activate my Pay?
Why do I need to create a passkey to activate my Pay account? Pay accounts are based on smart contract wallet architecture. Creating a Pay account automatically generates a unique passkey. All transactions in Pay mode require user authorization via this passkey.What's the difference between Pay Passkey and Exchange Passkey? These are two distinct and independent passkey systems.Published on Feb 11, 2026Updated on May 29, 2026How do I convert my crypto?
Open your OKX app, select Trade > Convert Opening Convert page from homepage Select the available crypto in Convert from/to sections Insert the amount and select Preview order to check the order details Select Confirm to complete your order Note: Only supported crypto for Convert will be shown You can convert your cryptocurrency in USD value to another cryptocurrency that you preferPublished on Sep 5, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026361