Coincheck
exchangeJapanese exchange that suffered the largest crypto hack at its time — $530M NEM stolen in 2018.
Platform Information
Founded
Headquarters
Two-Factor Authentication
An extra login step that protects your account even if your password is stolen.
Custodial
The platform holds your crypto on your behalf — you don't control the private keys.
KYC Required
Know Your Customer — you must verify your identity before trading or withdrawing.
Proof of Reserves
The platform publicly proves it holds enough assets to cover all customer funds.
Insurance
Customer funds are covered by insurance in the event of a hack or platform failure.
About Coincheck
Coincheck is a major Japanese crypto exchange. In January 2018 it suffered the largest crypto exchange hack at the time — attackers stole approximately $530M worth of NEM tokens from its hot wallet. The exchange was subsequently acquired by Monex Group and has implemented significant security upgrades. Now holds a FSA licence.
Security & Score
Platform Safety Score
Based on incident history, security features, and track record
No detailed security information available for Coincheck.
Regulatory Information
Notes
Licensed by Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA). Acquired by Monex Group in 2018 following the hack.
Incident History
No incidents recorded for this platform.
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