ZBX: licences, security, fees and reviews
Centralized exchange
In short
- Legal entity
- Zillion Bits Ltd, private limited liability company, Malta, registration number C 88757
- Fees
- Spot maker: 0.5% (buyer and seller, crypto-to-crypto; except DUK+)
- Risks and caveats
- ZBX's own risk text says crypto-assets may be riskier and more volatile than traditional instruments and can result in total loss of funds.
- Checked
- 31 October 2026
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Key facts
- Type
- Centralized exchange
- Country of registration
- Malta
- Operator
- Zillion Bits Ltd (Malta)
- Official site
- zbx.com
Key facts checked on 31 October 2026 against official sources and regulator registers.
What is ZBX
ZBX is a centralised crypto exchange operated by Zillion Bits Ltd, a Maltese company authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority as a crypto-asset service provider under MiCA. It offers crypto-to-crypto and euro trading, custody and transfers; bank accounts, virtual IBANs and card purchases come from partner institutions.
Good to know
- Bank accounts, virtual IBANs and card purchases on ZBX are provided by partner institutions and fall outside Zillion Bits Ltd's regulated services. ↗
- NFTs and staking are not regulated under MiCA, ZBX says. ↗
- ZBX also holds a Malta Financial Institution authorisation (ZBL-28410), limited to payment services for e-money tokens; it is not a banking licence. ↗
- Dormant accounts are charged EUR 50 a month after 18 months without activity. ↗
- ZBX stopped onboarding users from the Russian Federation as of Friday 25 February (announced in February 2022). ↗
- Since 17 January 2022 ZBX no longer accepts clients residing in mainland China. ↗
Services
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Spot trading | Operation of a crypto-asset trading platform; crypto-to-crypto and crypto-to-funds exchange |
| Fiat deposits | EUR deposits and SEPA withdrawals through a virtual IBAN from partner OpenPayd |
| Custody / wallet | Custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients |
| Card | Buying crypto with debit or credit cards through partner Worldpay B.V. |
| OTC | OTC trading via the trading desk, 2% fee |
Licences and registrations
| Jurisdiction | Entity | Licence / registration | Regulator |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union (Malta) | Zillion Bits Limited | Crypto-asset service provider under MiCA (Article 63 CASP authorisation), authorisation date 6 February 2025; services passported to 29 EEA states | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) |
| Malta | Zillion Bits Ltd | MiCA CASP authorisation ID ZBL-24354 | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) |
| Malta | Zillion Bits Ltd | Financial Institution authorisation ZBL-28410, payment services for e-money tokens only | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) |
Security and audits
- Client crypto-assets are segregated from ZBX's own holdings, both operationally and legally, per the custody policy.
- ZBX said on 30 October 2026 that it holds no assets on Binance and had no direct exposure to the security incident Binance reported on 29 October 2026.
- ZBX has warned of impersonation websites (zbx-exchanges.com in March 2025, pc.zbxs.top in June 2025); zbx.com is its only legitimate site.
Security incidents
| Date | What happened | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 10 March 2025 | Phishing: ZBX warned that the website zbx-exchanges.com falsely presented itself as connected to ZBX and might be used for phishing and financial fraud; ZBX said it was reporting the site to the authorities. | zbx.zendesk.com |
| 24 June 2025 | Phishing: ZBX warned of an impersonation website, pc.zbxs.top, and said it was working with authorities including the MFSA. | zbx.zendesk.com |
| 14 November 2025 | Outage: A technical issue affected deposits and withdrawals; ZBX said all funds remained safe. | zbx.zendesk.com |
| 18 November 2025 | Outage: Intermittent disruptions across the website and some related services, attributed to an external network provider issue affecting multiple platforms (third-party). | zbx.zendesk.com |
Further incidents are reported by third parties (press, incident databases) but are not confirmed in the company’s own channels, so they are not listed here.
Fees
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Spot maker | 0.5% (buyer and seller, crypto-to-crypto; except DUK+) |
| Spot taker | 0.5% (fiat-to-crypto, buyer and seller) |
| Deposits | Card purchases: 0.5% trading fee plus 4% card service fee (minimum EUR 5) |
| Withdrawals | EUR SEPA withdrawal 0.5%; crypto withdrawal fees per asset, e.g. 0.00001 BTC |
Who can use it
- ZBX may restrict or prohibit use from certain jurisdictions ('Restricted Locations'); it stopped onboarding clients residing in mainland China in January 2022 and users from the Russian Federation on a Friday, 25 February (announcement of February 2022).
History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2019 | ZBX Exchange is integrated by API with Dukascopy Bank SA, letting clients connect a Swiss bank account. |
| 17 January 2022 | ZBX stops onboarding clients residing in mainland China and freezes their incoming crypto deposits. |
| — | ZBX stops onboarding users from the Russian Federation. |
| — | A new ZBX website launches. |
| 6 February 2025 | The MFSA authorises Zillion Bits Limited as a MiCA crypto-asset service provider (per ESMA's interim MiCA register). |
| 30 October 2026 | ZBX states it holds no assets on Binance and has no direct exposure to the security incident Binance reported on 29 October 2026. |
Risks and caveats
- ZBX's own risk text says crypto-assets may be riskier and more volatile than traditional instruments and can result in total loss of funds.
- Bank account, virtual IBAN and card services are run by partner institutions, not by the MiCA-authorised operator.
- ZBX reported a technical issue affecting deposits and withdrawals on 14 November 2025 and website disruptions from an external provider on 18 November 2025.
About the company
- Legal entity
- Zillion Bits Ltd, private limited liability company, Malta, registration number C 88757
- Headquarters
- Address in ESMA's interim MiCA register (as of 31 October 2026): Level 1/I, Centris Business Gateway, Triq Is-Salib tal-Imriehel, Central Business District, Birkirkara, CBD3020, Malta
- Background
- ZBX's help centre republishes 2018 press items on ZB.com's plan to open a Malta exchange for the EU market; no source found states that ZB.com owns Zillion Bits Ltd
Official links
- Website: www.zbx.com/fee-rate
- Fees: www.zbx.com/fee-rate
- Licences: zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/8540559728281-Is-ZBX-a-regulated-and-licensed-exchange
- Terms of use: zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/900001053666-Terms-of-Business
- Blog: zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us
Questions and answers
Is ZBX regulated?
Yes. Its operator Zillion Bits Ltd is authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority as a MiCA crypto-asset service provider (ID ZBL-24354) and is listed in ESMA's interim MiCA register.
What are ZBX's fees?
Spot trading costs 0.5% for buyer and seller; card purchases add a 4% card fee (minimum EUR 5); EUR SEPA withdrawals cost 0.5%.
Who owns ZBX?
ZBX is operated by Zillion Bits Ltd, a Maltese company (C 88757). Its help centre republishes 2018 items on ZB.com's plan for a Malta exchange.
Is ZBX available in Russia or China?
ZBX stopped onboarding clients residing in mainland China on 17 January 2022 and announced in February 2022 that it had ceased onboarding users from the Russian Federation.
Does ZBX publish proof of reserves?
No proof-of-reserves report is published; ZBX states that client crypto-assets are segregated from its own.
Sources
- ZBX - Is ZBX a regulated and licensed exchange?
- ZBX - New MiCA-compliant licence (28 February 2025)
- ESMA - Interim MiCA register, CASPs
- ZBX - Fee structure
- ZBX - Terms of Business
- ZBX - Risk Disclosure
- ZBX - Custody Policy
- ZBX - Announcements (help centre)
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