Linda Lacewell

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.