OKX Earn vs Xapo Bank

How OKX Earn vs Xapo Bank compare on our ratings, earn platform specs, funding, pros and cons.

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Feature
Ratings
Our score4.1/54.3/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Rates4.04.0
Security4.54.5
Transparency4.04.5
Flexibility4.04.0
Support4.04.5
Specs
KYC required Yes Yes
ProductsSavings / earn, Staking, Dual investmentSavings / earn, Crypto-backed loans
Highest advertised APY18.81%4.6%
Max loan-to-valueNot disclosed40%
Supported assets20Not disclosed
Available inEurope (EEA), United States, GlobalUnited Kingdom, Global
Proof of reserves YesNot disclosed
InsuranceNot disclosedGibraltar Deposit Guarantee Scheme covers USD deposits up to £120,000 equivalent; Lloyd's of London covers BTC custody
Licenses & registrationsMiCAGibraltar banking licence (GFSC)
Flexible (withdraw any time) Yes Yes
Fixed terms YesNot disclosed
Auto-compoundingNot disclosed Yes
Company
Founded—2013
HeadquartersMaltaGibraltar
InvestorsIntercontinental Exchange (ICE)Not disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Operates under a full European MiCA licence across 30 countries
  • Backing from Intercontinental Exchange following a $200M strategic funding round
  • Publishes regular cryptographic proof of reserves for platform assets
  • Zero percent subscription fee for basic savings products
  • Licensed Gibraltar bank with deposit guarantee up to £120,000 on USD
  • USD savings earn daily interest paid directly in Bitcoin
  • Bitcoin custody balances are legally segregated from bank operating assets
  • BTC-backed loans allow liquidity up to 40% LTV without selling holdings
Cons
  • Deducts a 15% service fee from on-chain staking rewards
  • Full custodial exposure makes user funds vulnerable to platform insolvency
  • Disclaims liability for losses caused by third-party DeFi protocol failures
  • Mandatory identity verification prevents anonymous participation
  • $1,000 annual membership fee limits value for smaller depositors
  • Bitcoin holdings are not covered by the Gibraltar Deposit Guarantee Scheme
  • The BTC Credit Fund introduces counterparty credit risk via institutional lending
  • Mandatory KYC identity verification required before account access
Best forVerified European exchange users, Holders seeking passive proof-of-stake rewards, Traders using structured dual-currency productsHigh-net-worth Bitcoin holders, Savers accumulating Bitcoin yield from cash, Borrowers seeking non-taxable liquidity

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