OKBIs OKB a security?
#44 by market cap · Last updated Oct 19, 2026 (evidence re-checked)At a glance
Unclear- ConfidenceLowLowHigh
- US exchange accessNot on Coinbase US list
- Regulator (if enacted)SEC or CFTC (undecided)
- Evidence3 sources · 1 official
Is OKB (OKB) a security?
Unclear. An exchange-issued token with no official US classification found. Its main venue restricts US users.
There's no official US classification yet, so treatment could go either way. Watch for SEC or CFTC statements and exchange listing changes. Pro alerts flag these for you.
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Why this status
- R5: an exchange-issued token with no official US classification found. Its main venue restricts US users.
Decentralisation ("mature blockchain" test): Issued by and closely tied to an exchange (issuer-controlled).
Evidence (3 sources)
1 official
- BackgroundThird-partyOct 19, 2026 · CoinGecko
Project description: OKEx, the 2nd most popular cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, launched its platform token ‘OKB‘ today with 10 trading pairs.
CoinGecko: OKB ↗ - Exchange listingThird-partyAbsent / not foundOct 19, 2026 · Coinbase
OKB does not appear on Coinbase's 'US (incl. NY) Trading Assets' list (other US platforms not checked).
Coinbase Digital Asset Disclosures: 'US (incl. NY) Trading Assets' list ↗ - RegulatorOfficial sourceAbsent / not foundMar 23, 2026 · Federal Register (SEC & CFTC)
OKB is not among the SEC's named examples of digital commodities in the March 2026 interpretation.
SEC interpretation (with CFTC guidance): Application of the Federal Securities Laws to Certain Types of Crypto Assets, Release 33-11412 ↗
Rules by country
Unclear (ClarityCheck estimate, low confidence). The CLARITY Act is not law, so today the SEC's and CFTC's existing frameworks apply.
Under MiCA, trading in the EU runs through authorised crypto-asset service providers (CASPs). We haven't yet checked token-specific MiCA white paper filings for OKB. ESMA register ↗
The UK's new FCA cryptoasset regime starts on Oct 25, 2027. Firms can apply from Sept 30, 2026 until Feb 28, 2027. There's no token-by-token classification list; the rules apply to the firms that offer the token. FCA ↗
OKB questions
Is OKB (OKB) a security?
Unclear. An exchange-issued token with no official US classification found. Its main venue restricts US users. No court or regulator has classified it, so we don't guess. Not legal advice.
Can I buy OKB on US exchanges?
US access: Not on Coinbase US list. Availability can differ by state and by exchange. See our exchange safety checker.
What would the CLARITY Act change for OKB?
There's no official US classification yet, so treatment could go either way. Watch for SEC or CFTC statements and exchange listing changes. Pro alerts flag these for you.
How reliable is this OKB status?
Confidence is Low. It comes from fixed rules applied to 3 cited sources (checked Oct 19, 2026), not from opinion. Statuses can change as courts, regulators and Congress act.
Change log
2 entries
- Status reviewEvidence-based review: status set to 'Unclear' (Low confidence) using ClarityCheck rules. Replaces earlier illustrative demo data.
- OKB is not among the SEC's named examples of digital commodities in the March 2026 interpretation. Source ↗
Snapshot Oct 19, 2026 · Prices by CoinGecko