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By Linda A. Lacewell, Global Chief Legal Officer, OKX Trust is built through action. As I discussed in my previous post , the digital asset industry continues to mature, and we recognize that protecting users and ensuring market integrity require deep, ongoing cooperation between exchanges, regulators, and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) around the world.In 2024 alone, OKX responded to 34,583 law enforcement requests, a 30% increase from the previous year. These requests came from 1,036 law enforcement agencies - a 22% year-on-year increase-spanning 110 jurisdictions, up 9% from 2023. To date, we have assisted 1,183 agencies across approximately 120 jurisdictions, reflecting the breadth and intensity of our engagement in safeguarding the crypto ecosystem. This work is not peripheral to our mission - it’s at the very heart of it. Our dedicated global response team operates around the clock, coordinating with hundreds of compliance and investigations professionals worldwide to ensure that requests are handled swiftly, securely, and in full accordance with local and international law.

By Jonathan Brockmeier, OKX Chief Compliance Officer Trust needs to be earned, every day and with every transaction. It’s the foundation upon which OKX is built. My mandate is to earn and maintain our customers’ trust by rigorously protecting personal data, championing privacy, and holding compliance as our highest priority. In this post, I’ll share the standards, safeguards, and innovations behind our commitment to data protection, and explain why security and integrity guide every decision we make.

By Jonathan Brockmeier, OKX Chief Compliance Officer Crypto scams today are adapting faster than ever, using everything from AI to social engineering and new technical exploits. If customers want to keep their assets secure, it’s not enough to rely on technology or policy. The only way to stay ahead is to understand how these schemes work in practice. That’s why I view compliance as fundamentally educational - giving people the awareness and practical tools needed to protect themselves and maintain trust in the crypto ecosystem.

By Jonathan Brockmeier, OKX Chief Compliance Officer Introduction: The Foundation of Crypto is Trust Crypto is often described as a trustless system, where transactions are secured by code and consensus rather than intermediaries. But trust still matters to customers. You need confidence that the platform you choose will protect your assets, safeguard your data, and act responsibly.

By Jonathan Brockmeier, OKX Chief Compliance Officer Compliance is about building a culture rooted in trust, responsibility, and integrity. It shapes how we work, how we make decisions, and how we protect our community. Our three guiding principles, WE Before Me, Get Things Done, and Do the Right Thing, influence everything from our team structure, to the way we train employees, to the ethical standards we uphold across the company. In this post, I will explain how these values come to life at OKX and how they help us maintain a safe, responsible, and resilient platform for users around the world.

By Linda A. Lacewell, Global Chief Legal Officer, OKX I never imagined my years as a federal prosecutor and later as Superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services would be so relevant in crypto. Yet, here I am drawing on lessons from those roles every day, and realizing they apply more than ever.

Commitment to compliance goes beyond simply following rules — it’s about creating a transparent, safe, and trusted environment for you. Our new alternative and transparent approach to regulatory standards doesn’t just protect your assets, it also creates a platform where you can trade safely. Discover more on . Here’s how our commitment to compliance enhances your experience on OKX and safeguards your crypto assets.