The VSS Journal.
Neutral, informational writing about verified crypto exchange accounts, regulation, custody models and industry transparency.
How Crypto Exchanges Are Regulated in 2026
A neutral overview of how centralized crypto exchanges are regulated across the US, EU, UK, MENA and Asia — from MiCA to BitLicense.
Guide: What 'Verified Crypto Exchange Accounts' Means
An educational guide explaining what verified crypto exchange accounts are, why exchanges verify users, and how KYC standards vary across venues.
Understanding Exchange Custody Models
Cold storage, MPC, multi-signature, insurance and Proof-of-Reserves — how exchanges keep custody of client crypto assets.
Proof-of-Reserves Explained: What Exchanges Publish and Why
A neutral look at Proof-of-Reserves attestations, Merkle-tree audits and what these reports do and don't prove about an exchange's solvency.
KYC and AML on Centralized Exchanges: A Plain-English Overview
How centralized exchanges implement Know-Your-Customer and Anti-Money-Laundering controls, tier systems and the trade-offs users encounter.
Spot vs Derivatives Trading: How Exchange Products Differ
An informational overview of spot markets, futures and perpetual swaps on crypto exchanges, and how each product category is structured.