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# 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

## Key facts

- **Type**: Centralized exchange
- **Country of registration**: Malta
- **Operator**: Zillion Bits Ltd (Malta)
- **Official site**: [zbx.com](https://www.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. [↗](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/8540559728281-Is-ZBX-a-regulated-and-licensed-exchange)
- NFTs and staking are not regulated under MiCA, ZBX says. [↗](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/8540559728281-Is-ZBX-a-regulated-and-licensed-exchange)
- ZBX also holds a Malta Financial Institution authorisation (ZBL-28410), limited to payment services for e-money tokens; it is not a banking licence. [↗](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/8540559728281-Is-ZBX-a-regulated-and-licensed-exchange)
- Dormant accounts are charged EUR 50 a month after 18 months without activity. [↗](https://www.zbx.com/fee-rate)
- ZBX stopped onboarding users from the Russian Federation as of Friday 25 February (announced in February 2022). [↗](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4552109745177--Announcement-ZBX-had-ceased-on-boarding-for-users-from-the-Russian-Federation)
- Since 17 January 2022 ZBX no longer accepts clients residing in mainland China. [↗](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4414960748185-Announcement-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)](https://www.esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-12/CASPS.csv) |
| Malta | Zillion Bits Ltd | MiCA CASP authorisation ID ZBL-24354 | [Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/43978098639513--Announcement-Important-Update-ZBX-s-New-MiCA-Compliant-License) |
| Malta | Zillion Bits Ltd | Financial Institution authorisation ZBL-28410, payment services for e-money tokens only | [Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/8540559728281-Is-ZBX-a-regulated-and-licensed-exchange) |

## 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](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/44336980799897-Announcement-Urgent-Notice-Fraudulent-Website-Alert-zbx-exchanges-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](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/48254123624473-Announcement-Urgent-Notice-Fraudulent-Website-Alert-https-pc-zbxs-top) |
| 14 November 2025 | Outage: A technical issue affected deposits and withdrawals; ZBX said all funds remained safe. | [zbx.zendesk.com](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/52445818913689--Announcement-Temporary-Issue-with-Deposits-and-Withdrawals) |
| 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](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/52551111562521--Announcement-Possible-Interruption-of-Website-Related-Services) |

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](https://www.zbx.com/fee-rate)
- Fees: [www.zbx.com/fee-rate](https://www.zbx.com/fee-rate)
- Licences: [zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/8540559728281-Is-ZBX-a-regulated-and-licensed-exchange](https://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](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/900001053666-Terms-of-Business)
- Blog: [zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us](https://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?](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/8540559728281-Is-ZBX-a-regulated-and-licensed-exchange)
- [ZBX - New MiCA-compliant licence (28 February 2025)](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/43978098639513--Announcement-Important-Update-ZBX-s-New-MiCA-Compliant-License)
- [ESMA - Interim MiCA register, CASPs](https://www.esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-12/CASPS.csv)
- [ZBX - Fee structure](https://www.zbx.com/fee-rate)
- [ZBX - Terms of Business](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/900001053666-Terms-of-Business)
- [ZBX - Risk Disclosure](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409362874905-Risk-Disclosure)
- [ZBX - Custody Policy](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/39317451142041-Custody-Policy)
- [ZBX - Announcements (help centre)](https://zbx.zendesk.com/hc/en-us)

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