Global cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has released its Q3 2025 Risk Control Performance Review, highlighting a significant 36% decline in organized crime cases. This report underscores the ongoing success of MEXC’s global compliance framework, advanced risk control systems, and partnerships with law enforcement agencies in the fight against crypto-related financial crime.
Key Findings from the Q3 2025 Review
- •Through advanced security protocols, MEXC successfully froze $4.97 million USDT in illicit funds and intercepted 48 fraud cases during July–August 2025.
- •A total of 45,513 organized crime cases were recorded in Q3 2025, marking a 36% decrease. Since the inception of MEXC’s enhanced Risk Control initiative in Q2 2025, over 70,000 illicit activities have been prevented.
- •The exchange processed 593 assistance requests and 121 official freeze requests in collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
- •MEXC’s customer support team successfully recovered $900,000 USDT of user assets that were manually returned.
- •MEXC received commendation at the 3rd International Counter-Fraud Conference (ICFC 2025) in Seoul for its cross-border AML cooperation framework, developed in partnership with Transight.
- •The integration of an AI-enhanced risk control system, coupled with joint law enforcement training across Southeast Asia, the CIS, and Latin America, has improved investigative responses and reduced the success rate of fraudulent transactions.
Since the commencement of these enhanced efforts, MEXC has successfully prevented more than 70,000 illicit activity cases. These include interventions against large-scale fraud syndicates, money laundering attempts, and organized scams. Furthermore, the platform detected 3,097 fraudulent liveness KYC attempts, representing a 15% increase compared to Q2. This rise in threats is attributed to the growing prevalence of AI-generated deepfakes and identity spoofing tools.
Active Collaboration with Law Enforcement
During Q3 2025, MEXC managed 593 assistance requests and 121 official freeze requests, all of which were supported by comprehensive law enforcement documentation. This level of cooperation has led to accelerated asset recovery, more effective investigations, and increased transparency in cross-jurisdictional enforcement efforts.
MEXC's advanced security protocols also provided substantial financial protection, successfully intercepting 48 fraud cases and freezing approximately $4.97 million USDT in illicit funds between July and August. To uphold market integrity and ensure fair trading conditions, the platform took decisive action by restricting over 17,000 accounts involved in collusion and more than 2,000 accounts identified as engaging in bot trading.
These robust anti-fraud initiatives earned MEXC recognition at the 3rd International Counter-Fraud Conference (ICFC 2025) in Seoul. At the conference, MEXC presented its new cross-border AML cooperation frameworks, which were developed in collaboration with the compliance firm Transight.
Additionally, MEXC’s customer support team demonstrated its commitment to user protection by manually recovering over $900,000 USDT that users had mistakenly sent to incorrect wallet addresses. This ongoing initiative reflects MEXC’s dedication to safeguarding its users' assets.
Regional Outcomes and Key Improvements
The regionalized risk control framework, introduced earlier this year by MEXC, continued to yield tangible results in Q3 2025. This framework has been particularly effective in markets that were previously targeted by organized fraud networks.
- •South Asia: Following elevated risk levels identified in Q1 and Q2, South Asia remained a primary focus. Through intensified investigations, close coordination with local authorities, and new user education initiatives, the region saw a 35% decline in organized incidents. The Indian market specifically experienced a 34% reduction, indicating a sustained recovery trend since MEXC’s targeted crackdown in early summer.
- •Southeast Asia: This region, which had previously seen a concentration of scam compounds and cross-border payment fraud, experienced a 59% fall in cases during Q3, marking the most significant improvement to date. Indonesia, accounting for over half of the region’s total incidents in Q2, recorded a 72% reduction after MEXC implemented enhanced withdrawal verification and anti-collusion account screening measures.
- •CIS Region: The CIS region registered its first consistent improvement this year, with a 31% decrease in criminal activity linked to account collusion and illicit arbitrage. This progress was facilitated by the deployment of new transaction-pattern analytics and expanded cooperation with regional enforcement bodies.
These regional successes highlight the efficacy of MEXC’s multi-layered security system. This system integrates early data analysis, real-time monitoring, rapid intervention by the security team, and continuous user education. In response to the evolving risk landscape and feedback from the community, MEXC has also adjusted its risk control restriction period from 365 days to 180 days. This adjustment aims to strike a balance between robust protection and increased flexibility for legitimate users.
Joint Training and Strategic Investments
To further bolster its security infrastructure, MEXC’s compliance officers completed an advanced joint training program. This program involved law enforcement and regulators from Southeast Asia, the CIS, and Latin America – regions most impacted by organized crypto crime. The training focused on enhancing investigative coordination, data exchange protocols, and the effective utilization of AI-assisted forensic tools.
MEXC has also continued to enhance its AI-driven risk control model by integrating predictive analytics and behavioral detection systems. These strategic investments have demonstrably reduced the success rate of fraudulent transactions and significantly improved the speed of response during live security incidents.
For a comprehensive review of the MEXC Security Report Q3 2025, readers are invited to visit the MEXC Blog.
About MEXC
Founded in 2018, MEXC operates under the mission to be "Your Easiest Way to Crypto." Serving a global user base of over 40 million across 170+ countries and regions, MEXC is recognized for its extensive selection of trending tokens, regular airdrop opportunities, and competitive low trading fees. The platform is designed with user-friendliness in mind, catering to both novice traders and experienced investors by providing secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC emphasizes simplicity and innovation, striving to make crypto trading more accessible and rewarding for everyone.