MEXC's AI-Powered Security Slashes Organized Crypto Crime by 36% in Q3 2025

Global cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has published its Q3 2025 Risk Control Performance Review, revealing a 36% decline in organized crime cases compared to previous periods. This improvement is attributed to the exchange's enhanced compliance framework, advanced AI-driven risk control systems, and strengthened partnerships with law enforcement agencies worldwide.

Key highlights from the report include the freezing of $4.97 million in USDT from illicit activities and the interception of 48 fraud cases during July–August 2025. Additionally, MEXC recorded 45,513 organized crime incidents in Q3, a significant drop, and has prevented over 70,000 illicit activities since launching its intensified risk-control initiative in Q2 2025.

The exchange processed 593 assistance requests and 121 official freeze requests in collaboration with law enforcement, leading to faster asset recovery and improved investigative outcomes. MEXC's customer support team manually recovered $900,000 in USDT for users who sent funds to incorrect wallet addresses, underscoring its commitment to user protection.

Regionally, the most notable declines in criminal activity were observed in Southeast Asia (59% reduction), with Indonesia seeing a 72% drop after implementing enhanced withdrawal verification. South Asia and the CIS region reported decreases of 34% and 31%, respectively, following targeted crackdowns and improved analytics.

MEXC's efforts earned recognition at the International Counter-Fraud Conference (ICFC 2025) in Seoul, where it showcased cross-border AML frameworks developed with compliance firm Transight. The exchange also completed joint training with law enforcement across high-risk regions and integrated predictive AI analytics to reduce fraudulent transaction success rates.

In response to user feedback, MEXC shortened its risk control restriction period from 365 days to 180 days, balancing security with flexibility for legitimate traders. The report also noted a 15% increase in fraudulent KYC attempts driven by AI deepfakes, highlighting evolving threats that the platform's systems are designed to counter.