In the world of digital currency, "security" and "transparency" are often central themes that raise questions constantly, especially with large platforms like Binance that often promote misleading news and misunderstandings regarding operational standards. Many may mistakenly think that the crypto world is a lawless place, but in reality, Binance is conducting a significant restructuring effort to create a new robust standard to prevent financial misconduct.
Here are 5 true statements regarding Binance's compliance system that will change your perspective forever.
1. 1 in 4 employees of the company is part of the compliance team led by a former regulator.
One of the most salient points made is that organizations assign importance to which issues matter most, such as how they categorize "personal assets". The latest data at the beginning of 2026 indicates that Binance has a compliance team of more than 1,500 people, which is considered a high percentage of up to 25% or 1 in 4 of all employees worldwide.
This credible information is also communicated directly from the organization’s leader, Richard Teng (CEO), who has extensive experience as a "regulator" in the financial services sector for over 2 decades before joining Binance, this extensive experience allows him to understand deeply the compliance system that is truly effective.
"I have often sat across from a regulatory authority for over 20 years, I know well that a compliance system that operates correctly and effectively is how it should be... We have invested substantially in human resources and significant assets to make our systems robust, and the results are indeed compelling" — Richard Teng, CEO of Binance
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2. The percentage of mitigating risk: Reduced risk from compliance measures by up to 96.8%
In the world of Public Blockchain, Binance has elevated its audit system (Post-receipt controls) to have direct outcomes that have received validation from independent industry data such as:
Exposure to sanctions-related operations has decreased to 96.8% (from 0.284% in January 2024 to just 0.009% in July 2025).
Risk management related to the exchange of cryptocurrency assets has decreased by up to 97.3%.
Performance exceeds competitors: Binance has outperformed in managing risks from compliance better than the large exchange network at another 10 locations.
This success stems from a tracking system that can detect cryptocurrency transactions through a "multi-hop" method, which can identify risks even if the funds pass through intermediaries three times to obscure the origin of the funds.
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3. "The law must prioritize profit" — the independence of the audit team
The internal power structure of Binance has been designed for the Compliance team to operate effectively as an independent entity from the interests of shareholders or management. The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) will report directly to the management committee to ensure the highest level of transparency without letting business reasons become a factor in decision-making.
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4. The truth behind employee exits: The issue of data privacy is not a mere closing of the gap
True findings from the internal audit indicate that employees who must face significant hiring challenges stem from breaches of data protection policies and data confidentiality, which are considered serious violations. In cases of illegal business activities, the data shows that while these activities occurred, the wallet names mentioned were not registered under the sanctions list, but immediately following the sanctions announcement, Binance's system was able to promptly manage the closure of those accounts.
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5. The resilience of the enforcement agency in applying global regulations
In 2025, just one year, Binance has produced outcomes as documented with the following entities:
Responding to requests for collaboration from law enforcement and regulatory agencies over 71,000 times globally.
Supporting the enforcement of sanctions-related funds amounting to over 131 million dollars.
Training sessions for enforcement officers applying regulations have exceeded 160 sessions.
"In the context of the previous U.S. administration, the statement that we are either losing or not cooperating contradicts the facts and statistics that we have in abundance" — Noah Perlman, Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of Binance
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Summary and outlook for the future
Binance is advancing as a leader in establishing safety standards for the digital asset industry, with investment from both human capital and technology. In a world of finance that is increasingly regulated, we may soon find ourselves having to ask ourselves:
"In the world of finance that is increasingly regulated, do you prioritize 'convenience' or 'proven safety' more?"