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Centralized exchanges operating under KYC/AML compliance are critical chokepoints where stolen cryptocurrency can be frozen and traced back to perpetrators through user data.

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FIRST SEENJul 21, 2026
LAST SEENJul 21, 2026
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SOURCE EVIDENCE

"Reputable centralized exchanges (CEXs) operate under KYC/AML laws. When stolen funds hit a deposit address on Binance, Coinbase, or Kraken, the exchange can freeze assets and provide user data to law enforcement."

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