Andrew Aleksandrov

Andrew Aleksandrov is CCO and Partner at AMLBot, where he leads commercial strategy, enterprise sales, and partnerships. With a background in banking and an MBA, he writes about crypto compliance, blockchain analytics, and financial crime.

White Hat Hackers: Who Are They, And Why Do We Need Them?

White Hat Hackers: Who Are They, And Why Do We Need Them?

The ability to bring business online is one of the most crucial benefits of the internet to trade and commerce today. Websites, applications, and software are making life convenient for all. With the massive number of people using the internet for various purposes, a lot of money and data flow

Crypto Security Guide: How to Keep Your Assets Safe

Crypto Security Guide: How to Keep Your Assets Safe

Cryptocurrency has forever changed the face of financial transactions, but crypto security is still catching up with other aspects of the industry. Criminals have capitalized on this lag and made big money, and the problem continues to grow. Hackers stole nearly $2 billion worth of cryptocurrency in only the first

Tron Network Transaction Verification: How to Check TRX and USDT TRC-20 Transfers

Tron Network Transaction Verification: How to Check TRX and USDT TRC-20 Transfers

As of July 2026, TRON processes over 12.7 million daily transactions, supports more than 392 million total user accounts, and handles an average of $23.8 billion in daily USDT transfers. Over $90 billion in USDT now circulates on the TRON network — making it the largest single blockchain for

The creators of the SheriFF Systems scam token have launched a new project

The creators of the SheriFF Systems scam token have launched a new project

The specialists at AMLBot conducted an investigation of the new Cezar Hard Fork token scam project, which was recently deployed on the Binance Smart Chain. On November 14, the Cezar Hard Fork project held a token sale, with transactions being conducted using the smart contract under the 0x33951CD588D386c4b5Cfd23AEe0960c0438cD315 address, which

Binance processed $7.8 Billion worth transactions for Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex despite US sanctions

Binance is a leader in global cryptocurrency exchange services. Being a centralized exchange, it operates legally in several jurisdictions where it was granted the license to conduct its business. Regulatory oversight tries to keep crypto trading venues, like Binance, in check, keeping them from indulging in risky behavior with user

In-Depth Look At The $28M Deribit Exchange Wallet Exploit

In-Depth Look At The $28M Deribit Exchange Wallet Exploit

First few days of November 2022 hasn’t been very kind to the crypto exchange Deribit, as it suffered a hack of 28 Million $ in BTC and ETH as its hot wallet was compromised. However, Deribit has clarified that 99% of its funds are stored in cold wallets and the

Trezor и Wasabi объединяют усилия, чтобы сделать биткоин более конфиденциальным.

Trezor и Wasabi объединяют усилия, чтобы сделать биткоин более конфиденциальным.

Оба проекта заявили, что в следующем году они выведут CoinJoin на аппаратные кошельки. Trezor, компания, которая является создателем одного из самых популярных криптокошельков, объединилась с проектом по обеспечению конфиденциальности Wasabi, чтобы внедрить технологию смешивания CoinJoin для транзакций Bitcoin на своих аппаратных кошельках. Оба проекта официально объявили о сотрудничестве в понедельник

KYC- и AML-проверки: для чего они нужны и как их использовать в бизнесе

KYC- и AML-проверки: для чего они нужны и как их использовать в бизнесе

Что такое KYC-процедура и почему ей уделяют так много внимания? Рассказываем, как она сможет уберечь вас от мошенников, сохранив анонимность. KYC- и AML-проверки: для чего нужна верификация личности в криптовалютной сфере. KYC (Know Your Customer) – процедура верификации личности клиента и оценки потенциальных рисков от него. Но зачем она

What Are AML Audits and Why Do Businesses Need Them?

What Are AML Audits and Why Do Businesses Need Them?

The word audit is enough to strike fear and dread in any manager or business owner. It can inspire nightmarish visions of paperwork and penalties, and it's something many organizations do their best to avoid. An AML audit, however, is actually an excellent way for businesses to bolster

Blockchain Analytics Explained: Methods, Use Cases, and Real-World Applications

Blockchain Analytics Explained: Methods, Use Cases, and Real-World Applications

Over recent years, the crypto ecosystem has evolved from a retail-driven experiment into a complex financial system used by exchanges, payment providers, custodians, and institutional investors. With this growth came more sophisticated fraud schemes, large-scale hacks, and cross-border laundering patterns. In parallel, international standard-setters and national

What Is a VASP? Definition, Requirements, and AML Obligations

What Is a VASP? Definition, Requirements, and AML Obligations

Introduction According to the FATF's 2025 Targeted Update on the implementation of its standards on virtual assets and VASPs, 75% of assessed jurisdictions remain only partially compliant or non-compliant with Recommendation 15 — the standard that requires countries to regulate and supervise Virtual Asset Service Providers. At the

Wintermute Case, the Pentagon’s Interest in Crypto, “Vanity address” Hack, and other late-September Crypto News

Wintermute Case, the Pentagon’s Interest in Crypto, “Vanity address” Hack, and other late-September Crypto News

Late September was full of crypto news. Various scams and hacker attacks were at the center of attention. Even in 2022, the crypto industry is still not the safest place. That’s why we at the AMLBot team decided to start a series of educational articles to help you steer

Why Are So Many Crypto Exchanges Banned in the U.S.?

Why Are So Many Crypto Exchanges Banned in the U.S.?

It is no secret to anyone that the United States is not the most favorable place for cryptocurrencies and many exchanges, though having originated in the US, have found their demise there as well. The just question that arises from such a paradox is related to why so many crypto

What Is KYT in Crypto? Know Your Transaction Explained

What Is KYT in Crypto? Know Your Transaction Explained

In crypto compliance, knowing who a customer is only answers part of the question. The other part is what happens with the funds after the account is opened: where they come from, where they go, which wallets are involved, and whether the transaction behavior raises any concerns. This is the

How can a Crypto Wallet Work without Problems with Regulators and its Reputation?

How can a Crypto Wallet Work without Problems with Regulators and its Reputation?

The Problem The more crypto enthusiasts there are in the world, the more services appear for storing assets - crypto wallets. They are of various types - cold, hot, centralized, non-custodial, for every taste and color, for any request. But the main desire of any user is to know that their

Introducing New AMLBot: An Evolution of The Brand

Introduction Three years back, when we assembled the team, we had the vision to position ourselves as an ambitious and competitive project that would make compliance services available to everyone, and that would be serving top-quality innovative projects. After a successful launch, we have attracted thousands of users from

Grand Theft Crypto: Terra’s Case, FTX VS UK Authorities, and Other Mid-September Crypto News

Grand Theft Crypto: Terra’s Case, FTX VS UK Authorities, and Other Mid-September Crypto News

Last week was full of theft and fraudulent cases. But nobody can escape from the law. Even the most cunning minds on Earth. Find out how the authorities dealt with crypto criminals all around the world. Do you want to stay safe while exploring the crypto world? Check out our

The Sad Tale of the Bestxbit.com Platform: a Dissection Case

The Sad Tale of the Bestxbit.com Platform: a Dissection Case

It is unfortunate, but true – many cryptocurrency services operating on the market are outright scams. We routinely examine multiple platforms, both at our own initiative and at the request of users. In this material, we will explore how we came upon the Bestxbit.com platform, what we made of it,

Why Do Traders Need AML?

Why Do Traders Need AML?

The Problem In the modern world, money and assets are in priority. To achieve maximum well-being, people often go in search of additional or passive income. One of the most popular ways to increase your social level in our time is trading. Therefore, it is no wonder that companies

Crypto Compliance in Canada: MSB Registration, AML Rules, and Key Requirements

Crypto Compliance in Canada: MSB Registration, AML Rules, and Key Requirements

On March 26, 2026, two pieces of federal legislation received Royal Assent that materially expanded Canada's AML/CFT regulatory framework. The amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) introduced new statutory standards for compliance programs — requiring them to be "reasonably designed,

The Ethereum Merge, the End of Terra Labs and a Prank that Worth $100K+, and Other Latest Crypto News

The Ethereum Merge, the End of Terra Labs and a Prank that Worth $100K+, and Other Latest Crypto News

The main crypto news of September 2022 — The Ethereum Merge is officially over. That means that this digital currency has become even more scalable and safe. Eco activists are celebrating too, because it will reduce the energy consumption of one of the biggest chains in the world. But this week

How did we increase the revenue of the exchange service with the AML certificate?

How did we increase the revenue of the exchange service with the AML certificate?

The Problem One of the most popular tools among users of crypto assets is exchange services. People exchange cryptocurrencies for fiat money and back in the millions of dollars a day all over the world. And in order to provide such large traffic, new exchange services are appearing on a

Bitcoin Mixers and Tumblers

Bitcoin Mixers and Tumblers

Bitcoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency that users can transfer on a peer-to-peer (P2P) network. Nodes on this network verify transactions through cryptographic means and record them in a public distributed ledger called a blockchain. The Bitcoin blockchain is completely public, meaning a blockchain explorer can show a complete

Albania Arrests Fugitive Turkish Crypto CEO

Albania Arrests Fugitive Turkish Crypto CEO

At the request of Ankara, Albanian police arrested Faruk Fatih Ozer, founder, and CEO of the infamous cryptocurrency exchange Thodex. We have already written about it in our “Fantastic Scam Chronicles” article. It still counts as the biggest economic scam in Turkish history. That’s why it was so important

Crypto Takes Over The Silicon Valley, New UK Regulations, Red Flags of Crypto Projects, and Other Latest Fintech News

Crypto Takes Over The Silicon Valley, New UK Regulations, Red Flags of Crypto Projects, and Other Latest Fintech News

Big Tech companies finally realize crypto’s power and start investing in various projects. At the same time, some of them were less cautious and got scammed inside a dating app. On the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, Britons see possible risks in crypto’s rising popularity. So they