A transparency report from a leading exchange: 12,000 law enforcement requests per year, with over half from overseas.

[Coin World] A leading exchange has just released its transparency report for 2025, with data covering from October 2024 to September this year.

First, let's talk about the total volume: throughout the year, there were 12,716 law enforcement requests, an increase of about 19% year-on-year. Although the numbers are rising, they have actually fluctuated little over the past four years—essentially hovering between 10,000 and 13,000.

The regional distribution is quite interesting. Requests from outside the US account for 53%, which is an increase of 2 percentage points compared to last year. Globally, 80% of requests are concentrated in six countries: the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Australia. The United States remains the “big requester,” consistently holding the top position from 2022 to now.

The sources of requests are also diverse - subpoenas, court orders, search warrants, and various other forms, involving more than 60 countries. The exchange has made it clear: as long as these requests are legal and valid under local laws, they must cooperate and respond.

This report actually reveals two signals: first, the global regulatory focus on the crypto industry is continuously increasing; second, leading platforms are placing greater emphasis on proactively disclosing compliance transparency.