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Binance Rejects DOJ Memo, Says U.S. Law Enforcement Ties Unchanged
Binance refutes a DOJ memo claiming it will reduce cooperation, saying ADGM rules allow direct help. The exchange has contacted both agencies to reaffirm its stance.
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Binance pushed back against reports that it plans to cut back cooperation with U.S. law enforcement. The exchange said a Department of Justice internal memo may have misinterpreted its obligations under Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) rules. Binance will keep responding to requests from American authorities in the same manner as before, the company’s head of corporate communications told BeInCrypto.
The spokesperson said Binance has already contacted both the DOJ and ADGM to confirm that its process for handling inquiries from U.S. agencies is not changing. The exchange has no intention of altering its relationship with U.S. investigators, the spokesperson added.
The reports trace to an internal DOJ memo that warned prosecutors they could receive less assistance from Binance in cryptocurrency-related probes. According to the memo, investigators might need to rely on Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs) instead of courtesy account freezes when seeking to freeze or seize assets. Binance said it has not seen the memo but disputes the conclusion that its cooperation policy is shifting. The confusion stems from interpretations of ADGM data protection rules after Binance.com got licensed under the Abu Dhabi framework in January 2026.