Can law enforcement or exchanges freeze stolen crypto?

[bonk]

Sometimes, yes—but only under specific conditions. Centralized exchanges can freeze funds if stolen assets are deposited onto their platform and identified quickly. However, this requires fast coordination, detection, and cooperation from the receiving exchange.

If attackers use decentralized exchanges, privacy tools, or cross-chain bridges, there is often no single entity with the power to halt or reverse transactions. This makes recovery far less likely once funds leave regulated platforms.

[kevin1]

crypto version of “no take backs” is permanent