AML crypto address check
Before sending or receiving cryptocurrency, it can be useful to review an address and its possible links to higher-risk sources. AML analysis provides additional context about an address history and transaction links.
What is an AML crypto address check?
AML (Anti-Money Laundering) describes measures used to identify potentially risky financial activity. In crypto, an AML analysis reviews address connections with different sources and provides a risk estimate. It is an additional information tool, not a guarantee that funds will never be reviewed or blocked.
Why check an address before a transfer?
A check may be useful before receiving or sending funds, exchanging cryptocurrency, making a large transaction, or working with a new counterparty. It can reduce uncertainty, but it cannot guarantee that a particular transaction will never be paused or reviewed by a service.
- Before receiving cryptocurrency
- Before sending funds
- Before a crypto exchange
- Before a large transaction
- When using a new counterparty
- For an initial risk assessment
Which cryptocurrencies and networks are supported?
The available AML check can be used for BTC, ETH, LTC, TRON, and tokens on ERC20, TRC20 and BEP20 networks. Always select the correct network when checking an address.
What is Risk Score?
Risk Score reflects direct and indirect links found between an address and sources, platforms, services or risk segments. It is dynamic: new transactions and connections may change the result. It is not an absolute or legally final assessment.
Risk Score source categories
High-risk sources
13Connections associated with child exploitation.
Links to illegal dark-market activity.
Anonymity or other services linked to illicit activity.
An address connected with an enforcement action.
A fraudulent or deceptive exchange source.
Connections with gambling-related services.
A service associated with illegal activity.
Links to a coin-mixing service.
Connections associated with ransom payments.
A source connected with a sanctions designation.
Links associated with scams or fraud.
Funds connected with stolen cryptocurrency.
Connections associated with terrorism financing.
Suspicious sources
4An ATM-related source requiring context.
An exchange without a known licence.
A liquidity-pool connection.
An unlicensed peer-to-peer exchange source.
Trusted sources
8A marketplace-related source.
A mining-related source.
A licensed exchange source.
Another source classified as trusted.
A licensed peer-to-peer exchange source.
A payment-related source.
Assets identified as seized.
A wallet source classified as trusted.
Can Risk Score change?
Yes. The score may change when new incoming or outgoing transactions appear, or when new indirect links are identified. A result is a snapshot, not a permanent label.
Why can AML services show different results?
Services may use different databases, update schedules, data sources, analysis criteria and transaction-analysis methods. A difference does not automatically mean that one service is correct and another is wrong.
What if a transaction is frozen?
- Contact the exchange or crypto service support team.
- Ask why the transaction was paused.
- Provide the requested documents and transaction information.
- Complete KYC if the service requires it.
- Clarify the exact requirements of that platform.
Even when no high-risk label is found, a specific service may still request an additional review.
How can you reduce risk?
- Check an address before an operation.
- Use known and reputable crypto services.
- Be careful with unknown counterparties.
- Keep the origin of funds in mind.
- Review the service AML/KYC requirements in advance.
AML crypto address check FAQ
What are AML and KYC?
AML covers measures against money laundering and risky activity. KYC means a service verifies information about its customer.
What does Risk Score mean?
It is an indicator of risk-related links identified around an address by the data source used for the analysis.
How does an address get Risk Score labels?
Labels can reflect direct or indirect transaction links with categorized sources and services.
Why can different AML services disagree?
They can rely on different datasets, update timing, criteria and analytical methods.
Can Risk Score change?
Yes. New transactions or newly identified connections can change the result.
How often should an address be checked?
Check it before a material operation or when the counterparty, address or circumstances change.
Can funds still be blocked without high-risk labels?
Yes. A service may use its own rules and request a review even when no high-risk label is present.
Why can an address have high-risk labels?
The address may have direct or indirect links to sources categorized as high risk.
What should I do if a transaction is frozen?
Contact the platform, ask for the reason, and follow its document and KYC instructions.
Can a new or dynamic address be checked?
Yes, but the result may be limited and can change as the address receives or sends funds.
How do I check an exchange withdrawal address?
Use the exact address and network shown by the exchange, then compare the result with the platform requirements.
Why can an AML result differ from an exchange result?
The exchange may use private data, different sources or internal compliance rules.