How to stay safe when using cryptocurrency exchanges
Learn practical steps for protecting exchange accounts, recognizing phishing attempts and checking official security announcements before sharing crypto news.
Learn practical steps for protecting exchange accounts, recognizing phishing attempts and checking official security announcements before sharing crypto news.
Check official exchange statements and reputable independent reporting before treating a security claim as confirmed.
Public blockchain data can show transactions, but it does not always identify who controls an address.
Prices can respond to liquidity, macroeconomic news, regulation, market sentiment and many other factors.
Look for a dated statement on the exchange website and compare it with independent reporting. Do not rely on screenshots alone.
Never assume customer funds are affected or safe based on an unverified social media post. Check the exchange’s official status page.
Some token issuers have administrative controls, while many decentralized assets do not have the same controls.
Never share passwords or seed phrases. Use official exchange channels and beware of fake recovery offers and phishing links.
Connect a licensed or permitted market-data API before displaying live prices.
Do not publish stale or invented price figures as live market data.
Add timestamped market data and clearly label the exchange or data provider.