Binance Routes Majority of Foreign Law Enforcement Requests to UAE and Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty Process
2026-07-28 12:26
Odaily reports that Binance has adopted a policy of routing the majority of foreign law enforcement inquiries through the UAE and mutual legal assistance treaty procedures, resulting in slower access to user data.
European investigators and US prosecutors indicate that this change makes it more difficult to track scammers, combat money laundering, and quickly freeze or seize assets. Binance will still respond directly to cases involving child sexual abuse, terrorism, or imminent threats to life.
Binance stated that it has not reduced cooperation with regulatory and law enforcement agencies, characterizing the new process as enhanced safeguards meeting standards of regulated institutions. The company's compliance operations continue to face ongoing scrutiny.
European investigators and US prosecutors indicate that this change makes it more difficult to track scammers, combat money laundering, and quickly freeze or seize assets. Binance will still respond directly to cases involving child sexual abuse, terrorism, or imminent threats to life.
Binance stated that it has not reduced cooperation with regulatory and law enforcement agencies, characterizing the new process as enhanced safeguards meeting standards of regulated institutions. The company's compliance operations continue to face ongoing scrutiny.
