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OKX Launches Shield Program in the US
OKX, a cryptocurrency exchange, has launched its OKX Shield program in the US, offering up to $500,000 in account protection for users whose accounts are compromised. The program was launched on October 20, 2026, following a debut in the European Economic Area on September 22, 2026. The program covers unauthorized account takeovers, including phishing, malware attacks, and SIM swaps, and is tiered, with VIP 4 to VIP 6 users receiving up to $500,000 in protection, while regular users receive up to $100,000. The program also includes mandatory security measures such as enabling Passkey features and multi-factor authentication, and has a limit on the number of approved claims per verified identity across all OKX entities.