Crypto exchange MEXC, which positions itself as a 0-fee digital asset trading platform, has released its security report for July and August 2026. The report shows that the exchange successfully intercepted all 215 reports involving risk-related funds during the period, covering approximately 38.66 million USDT, while the total balance of its Futures Insurance Fund rose to 792 million USDT. Reserve ratios for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDT, and USDC each remained above 100%.

The disclosure is part of MEXC's bi-monthly security reporting series and arrives against a challenging industry backdrop. In July and August 2026, the crypto industry recorded 184 security incidents, with reported losses totaling approximately $535 million. Phishing and fraud incidents, together with endpoint and supply-chain security incidents, accounted for approximately 48% of the total. At the same time, a growing number of attackers are using AI to auto-generate phishing content and help write malware, increasing the efficiency of their attacks. As attack methods become more diverse, the report notes, promptly identifying and intercepting risk-related funds and strengthening cross-platform investigation have become increasingly important to reducing user losses.

All 215 Reports of Risk-Related Funds Successfully Intercepted

In July and August, MEXC assisted with 215 reports involving externally stolen or fraud-related funds flowing into the platform. All 215 cases were successfully intercepted, covering 38,655,490 USDT. Of these cases, 42 involved assistance with judicial freezes. Compared with the previous reporting period, the number of successfully intercepted cases increased by approximately 2,971%, while the value of intercepted funds increased by approximately 12,646%.

In tracking and handling risk-related funds, the exchange shared suspicious addresses with major industry participants, assisted in identifying fund flows, and supported verification and freezing procedures under established joint-investigation and law-enforcement cooperation procedures.

Over 20,000 Risk-Related Accounts Identified and Restricted

In account risk identification, MEXC identified and restricted 20,752 accounts associated with risk-related activities during the period, an increase of 118.03% from the previous reporting period. The platform also identified 5,288 risk groups, up 20.35%. By region of origin, these groups were concentrated primarily in the Commonwealth of States (1,803), Nigeria (1,099), and Indonesia (976).

For user asset recovery, MEXC manually processed 818 applications for the return of misdirected assets, returning the equivalent of 602,225 USDT, an increase of 75.31% from the previous reporting period.

Futures Insurance Fund Reaches 792 Million USDT

As of September 1, 2026, the total balance of the MEXC Futures Insurance Fund reached 791,696,422 USDT, an increase of 5.44% from the previous reporting period. That period-over-period growth enlarges the buffer available to absorb liquidation-related shortfalls.

The fund covers negative balances that may arise during liquidation, providing a risk buffer during extreme market conditions and helping reduce the likelihood of auto-deleveraging (ADL). When a liquidated position is closed at a price better than the bankruptcy price, the remaining funds are credited to the fund. Users can view the real-time balance on the MEXC Proof of Trust page.

Reserve Ratios for Four Major Assets Remain Above 100%, With BTC at Approximately 288%

According to the proof of reserves disclosed for this period, MEXC maintained reserve ratios above 100% for four major assets. A ratio above 100% indicates that the exchange's wallet holdings for an asset exceed the total user balances recorded for it:

• Bitcoin (BTC): reserve ratio of approximately 288%, with total wallet assets of 12,312.75 BTC against 4,282.20 BTC in user assets
• Ethereum (ETH): reserve ratio of approximately 113%, with total wallet assets of 66,227.79 ETH
• USDT: reserve ratio of approximately 115%, with total wallet assets of approximately 1.940 billion USDT
• USDC: reserve ratio of approximately 114%, with total wallet assets of approximately 194.85 million USDC

The on-chain addresses corresponding to these reserve assets have been disclosed, allowing users to verify through the Merkle Tree whether their individual account balances were included in this proof of reserves.

As an additional layer of user asset protection, the MEXC Guardian Fund maintains a dual-reserve structure of USDT and BTC: USDT provides immediate liquidity support, while BTC serves as a long-term reserve asset across market cycles. MEXC plans to expand the fund from $100 million to $500 million — a target that can be tracked over time against the publicly listed holding addresses. The relevant holding addresses are listed below:

Guardian Fund wallet addresses:

• USDT: 0x469AfE803C54A36674C55231489Cf4b61da8c1bC
• BTC: 1MDVjZdX8QD212pT8Z8EMP7DuFQHKqN3mx

CEO Statement

MEXC CEO Vugar Usi said: “Trust is the true reserve currency of this industry. Protecting user assets means moving decisively the moment risk emerges, while giving users something they can verify for themselves, not just our word for it. We will continue to strengthen our ability to identify and intercept risk-related funds, deepen cooperation across platforms and with law enforcement, and help affected users recover their losses wherever possible. Our bi-monthly security reports are part of that commitment, allowing our security performance to be measured and tracked over time.”

Under the bi-monthly cadence Usi described, the next edition of the report is set to refresh these same metrics — interception volumes, account restrictions, insurance fund balance, and reserve ratios — making the figures comparable period over period rather than a one-off snapshot.

About MEXC

Founded in 2018, MEXC is a global multi-asset trading platform serving users across more than 170 markets. Through a single account, the platform provides access to cryptocurrencies, stocks, tokenized assets, derivatives, and a growing range of TradFi-linked opportunities, with zero trading fees, deep liquidity, and broad asset coverage. For media inquiries, the MEXC PR team can be reached at media@mexc.com.

The full report is available on the MEXC official blog. This article is based on coverage by Metaverse Post.