Bitget CEO Gracy Chen stated that "permissionless doesn't mean neutral," expressing agreement with NEAR Intents on the responsibility of blockchain protocols to combat illicit finance. Chen emphasized that decentralized systems should not be interpreted as providing blanket immunity for criminal activity. Chen thanked any protocol willing to refuse assistance in laundering stolen assets, advocating for proactive measures within the permissionless ecosystem. The statement underscores a growing industry consensus that decentralization and ethical safeguards against money laundering can coexist without compromising core blockchain principles.