$131 Million Confiscated: Inside Crypto's Largest Law Enforcement Partnership

Crypto exchanges are becoming key players in global financial crime enforcement. In 2025, Binance processed over 71,000 law enforcement requests and helped confiscate $131 million in illicit funds. With 1,500+ compliance staff and operations across 20 jurisdictions, exchanges now mirror traditional financial institutions—marking a major shift from crypto’s early, loosely regulated years.