A major exchange was hit with a $170M+ fine recently. What's concerning is how this hefty penalty might be affecting their operations and user policies. Some claim they're tightening controls under the banner of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, but critics wonder if this is being used as a pretext for other actions. Whether it's legitimate regulatory adjustment or something more questionable, one thing's clear: when exchanges face massive fines, it's users who often feel the impact through stricter terms, frozen accounts, or reduced services. Worth being cautious about where you're trading and understanding their current compliance stance.