Exchanges KYC & AML Solutions | Identity Verification Services in UAE & Africa | uqudo
Exchanges

Secure & Compliant Exchanges: Identity Verification and Risk Management That Powers Digital Trading

Deliver frictionless digital onboarding, prevent financial fraud, and ensure regulatory compliance across trading platforms, creating trust in every transaction.

End-to-End Identity Solutions That Power Safe, Efficient, and Compliant Exchange Operations

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Strengthen Customer Trust and Security

Build confidence through comprehensive KYC verification and secure authentication across all trading touchpoints.

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Boost Digital Acquisition with Seamless Onboarding

Leverage AI Document Scanning and Biometric Verification to reduce abandonment and increase conversion rates across web and mobile trading platforms.

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Prevent Account Fraud and Market Manipulation

Detect synthetic identities and fraudulent applications with advanced Document Tampering Detection and facial recognition technologies.

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Stay Fully Compliant with Trading Regulations

Ensure compliance through streamlined verification processes aligned with local and international requirements, from initial KYC to ongoing AML monitoring.

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Seamless Integration Across All Trading Channels

Enable unified verification experiences through mobile apps, web platforms, and API integrations for consistent customer experiences.

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Secure High-Value Transactions and Account Access

Automate strong customer authentication to enable secure trading and withdrawals with minimal friction.

Flexible Implementation for Every Exchange Journey

  • Mobile SDK
  • Web SDK
  • API
  • No-Code Solution
  • Mobile SDK (8MB)

    Trading apps

    NFC verification, offline capabilities, millisecond document scanning.

  • Web SDK

    Web trading platforms

    Browser-friendly prompts, virtual camera detection, seamless integration.

  • API

    Exchange backend integration

    Tailored verification flows, high-volume transaction support, screening functionality.

  • No-Code Solution

    Support agent deployment

    QR code access, fully hosted experience, zero development time.

Deployment Options

  • Multi-tenant SaaS with regional hosting
  • On-premise for stringent data residency requirements
  • Hybrid approaches for specialized exchange compliance needs

Identity Technology Designed for Exchange Success

  • AI Document Scanning
  • Face Verification & Liveness
  • 1:N Face Search
  • NFC Verification
  • Multi-Account Prevention
  • NFC Verification
  • National Citizen Registry
  • AML Screening
  • Biometric Authentication
  • Transaction Monitoring
  • AI Document Scanning

    Verify trader identities in milliseconds with 99.5% accuracy, reducing onboarding friction while meeting stringent regulatory requirements

  • Face Verification & Liveness

    Prevent account takeovers with MEA-optimized algorithms that detect spoofing and deepfakes, protecting high-value trading accounts

  • 1:N Face Search

    Stop repeat fraudsters and disrupt financial crime networks in real-time

  • NFC Verification

    Highest level of document authenticity for secure onboarding.

  • Multi-Account Prevention

    Block market manipulation with 1:N face search technology that prevents traders from creating multiple accounts for illegal trading activities

  • NFC Verification

    Achieve the highest-level identity assurance through cryptographic verification of chip-enabled IDs for platinum-tier accounts and high-value withdrawals

  • National Citizen Registry

    Connect directly to government databases in 9+ countries for real-time identity validation, ensuring compliance with local licensing requirements

  • AML Screening

    Screen against 1700+ global sanction lists and 1.7M+ PEPs to prevent illicit trading while maintaining full regulatory compliance

  • Biometric Authentication

    Secure trading actions and withdrawals with fast face authentication that eliminates password vulnerabilities

  • Transaction Monitoring

    Flag suspicious trading patterns with AI-powered rules designed to detect market manipulation and money laundering schemes

Enterprise-Grade Security for Exchange Services

  • Livenss Detection: ISO/IEC 30107-3
  • Penetration Test: Available on request

Our solutions help crypto exchanges and trading platforms meet evolving regulatory requirements in the MEA region and beyond, with special emphasis on KYC/AML compliance, market integrity protection, and secure transaction processing.

Implementation Timeline

Our dedicated implementation team specializes in exchange workflows and can accelerate your deployment with pre-built templates and configurations designed for regulatory compliance.

Week 1-4 Discovery & Planning
Week 5-8 Design & Architecture
Week 9-12 Development & Integration
Week 13-15 Testing & Validation
Week 16 Deployment
Ongoing Continuous optimization & support

Your Streamlined Path to Go Live

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Experience our seamless exchange customer journey:

  • Digital trader onboarding
  • Secure transaction authentication
  • Biometric withdrawal authorization
  • Multi-tier customer verification
Unmatched MEA Coverage for Exchanges Providers

Our identity verification platform is specifically designed for the Middle East and Africa region with:

  • 13,000+ AI document scanning support globally
  • 156 Passports validated by NFC Chip
  • National ID Card Verification across 22 countries
  • Arabic OCR and specialized regional character support
  • Local regulatory compliance expertise
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Frequently Asked Questions

General Integration

How long does integration take for uqudo's identity verification solutions on exchange and trading platforms?

Implementation typically completes within 16 weeks for full deployment. Exchanges can pilot our solution immediately using our No-Code option via secure link or QR code. We provide comprehensive testing environments and dedicated implementation support to ensure seamless integration while meeting exchange regulatory requirements.

What tools and resources are available to start integrating uqudo in exchange environments?

As a leading digital identity verification provider, uqudo provides comprehensive resources for trading platform integration, including Mobile SDK (via Maven/CocoaPods), Web SDK (via npm/CDN), and REST API (via HTTP/REST clients).

Access detailed documentation, sandbox environments, and pre-built UI components designed for exchange-specific user journeys.

Our integration package includes risk-based verification workflows, watchlist screening configurations, and reference architectures optimized for high-volume trading environments.

What are the initial steps to deploy uqudo's solutions on an exchange platform?

Begin with a consultation from our technical pre-sales team to define requirements aligned with your exchange compliance needs.

Obtain integration credentials, set up the sandbox environment, and determine your deployment model (SaaS or on-premise, with data residency options).

Select your integration approach (Mobile SDK, Web SDK, or No-Code KYC) to configure trader verification flows. Our professional services team will assist with testing, compliance validation, and launch readiness, ensuring a smooth transition to production.

Industry-Specific Use Cases

How does uqudo prevent fraud on trading platforms?

Our platform employs AI-driven KYC with NFC verification and real-time AML screening to combat exchange fraud. The 1:N Face Search prevents account takeovers and multi-account fraud. Sophisticated document validation ensures credential authenticity, while continuous monitoring flags patterns indicating market manipulation. Transaction Authentication with biometrics adds security for high-value trading activities.

Can uqudo handle tiered verification for different trading account levels?

Our flexible framework supports risk-based approaches with configurable tiers aligned to trading limits and platform access. We enable progressive KYC where requirements increase based on trading volume or asset types. Automated step-up verification triggers when traders reach thresholds. Our KYB solution also verifies institutional traders across 300 million companies globally.

How does uqudo improve trader onboarding and conversion rates?

We enable streamlined onboarding in under 30 seconds, minimizing abandonment during account creation. Quality detection ensures successful document capture on first attempt. Our lightweight SDK integrates seamlessly without impacting performance. Existing traders use biometric authentication for quick verification during account recovery or high-value transactions.

Security & Compliance

How does uqudo ensure data security for sensitive trader information?

Our infrastructure implements enterprise-level encryption protocols, multi-layered authentication frameworks, and advanced threat protection systems. Third-party security audits validate our controls regularly. Comprehensive monitoring with automated threat detection and detailed audit trails ensures trader data integrity including biometric information and financial documents.

Does uqudo meet exchange-specific regulatory requirements in the MEA region?

We work closely with exchanges to help them meet local data residency and AML/CFT regulations across the MEA region. Uqudo’s unique blend of flexible deployment options, Arabic OCR capabilities, document tampering detection, and government database access helps you navigate the complex regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance with securities regulator mandates.

How does uqudo protect against sophisticated identity fraud targeting exchange platforms?

Our multi-layered defense system detects document tampering across OCR, MRZ, and NFC channels. Presentation attack detection with infrared analysis prevents spoofing. Deepfake detection blocks AI-generated identity theft, while event analytics identifies coordinated fraud attempts targeting multiple trading accounts, providing comprehensive protection for your platform.

Scalability & Performance

Can uqudo scale to handle high volumes during market volatility or trading surges?

Our enterprise architecture processes thousands of concurrent verifications with automatic scaling during extreme market activity. We support peak volumes through microservices design and load balancing across availability zones. The platform adapts to changing verification patterns, maintaining consistent performance regardless of market conditions or trader geography.

How does uqudo optimize performance for fast-paced trading environments?

Document processing completes within milliseconds at 99.5% accuracy rates. Facial recognition executes in under 100ms. Quality detection ensures first-attempt verification success, minimizing account activation delays. Our efficient integration works seamlessly without impacting platform performance, with intelligent resource allocation for urgent verification requests.

What measures ensure reliability for 24/7 exchange operations?

Redundant infrastructure with automated failover mechanisms eliminates single points of failure for round-the-clock operations. Enterprise-grade disaster recovery and predictive monitoring prevent service disruptions. We maintain 99.9% uptime with robust encryption. Global data processing options ensure consistent performance across all markets and trading hours.

Support & Customization

What kind of support is available during exchange platform integration?

We provide dedicated technical account management throughout implementation and beyond. Your organization receives priority incident response, scheduled performance reviews, and 24/7 emergency support for global trading hours. Our identity verification specialists work as an extension of your team, optimizing workflows across markets and trader segments.

Can uqudo customize solutions for specific exchange compliance requirements?

uqudo’s white-label SDKs and API adapt to local regulatory needs, supporting 13,000+ documents and NFC for 156 passports. Our AML screening solution offers extensive customization through configurable risk thresholds, the ability to upload non-standard sanction lists, fuzzy logic matching algorithms, and flexible screening levels (Basic, Advanced, and Level 3 with comprehensive adverse media). Our professional services team delivers bespoke customizations for your exchange operations.

How does uqudo assist with ongoing optimization for trading platforms?

We deliver comprehensive performance analytics through our Customer Portal, tracking verification metrics, conversion rates, and risk indicators. Regular business reviews identify enhancement areas for fraud reduction and trader experience improvement. Our platform evolves continuously to address emerging fraud patterns and regulatory changes affecting global markets.

What professional services are available for exchange platform deployment?

Our specialized team provides end-to-end implementation services including financial regulatory expertise, verification workflow design for trading platforms, and identity solution architecture aligned with exchange protocols. We integrate with trading systems and optimize verification workflows. From setup through ongoing support, we ensure secure, compliant identity verification for global operations.

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Here’s what people say about us

  • uqudo, with its user-friendly interface, efficient processes, and responsive team, aligns seamlessly with our dedication to delivering fast, easy, and cost-effective customer authentication experiences. This collaboration fortifies our focus on putting our users first and upholding the highest standards of privacy and security.

  • Partnering with uqudo will enable Huawei Cloud to offer customers cutting-edge identity verification, contributing to the goal of building a more secure and inclusive digital world.

  • We are thrilled to partner with uqudo to leverage their innovative and secure identity technology into our customer’s onboarding process. By prioritising security and user-friendliness, we aim to make the benefits and opportunities provided by cryptocurrencies more accessible to individuals in the region.

  • Oman Data Park is committed to providing our customers with the latest and most advanced technology solutions. Our partnership with uqudo will help us to further enhance our services and deliver fraud-proof digital identity solutions to our customers in Oman.

  • After our research, we found uqudo to be by far the best AML provider and we are confident that they will help us push our business forward as we grow.

  • What made us choose Uqudo as our digital identity partner is their clear and fast integration process and the constant availability and efficiency of their support team. The client ID verification and video selfie is user-friendly and convenient making our onboarding process quasi-instant.