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- [ERC-4337 Account Abstraction and AML: How Smart Wallets Change Transaction Screening](https://blog.amlbot.com/erc-4337-account-abstraction-aml.md) - A compliance system receives an Ethereum TXID. The top-level from address belongs to a Bundler — an infrastructure operator that submits transactions to the network. The top-level to address is EntryPoint — a shared contract that coordinates smart-wallet execution. Gas is paid through a Paymaster —…
- [Proof of Reserves Is Not Proof of Clean Funds: What AML Checks Are Still Needed](https://blog.amlbot.com/proof-of-reserves-aml-checks.md) - An exchange publishes its reserve wallet addresses. The balances match the reported snapshot. An auditor or verification provider confirms control of the selected wallets. Customers can verify their inclusion in the liabilities structure through a Merkle Proof. The company announces that its reserv…
- [Self-Hosted Wallet Ownership Verification: What Crypto Businesses Can and Cannot Prove](https://blog.amlbot.com/self-hosted-wallet-ownership-verification.md) - A verified customer adds an external withdrawal address to their account. The platform asks the customer to sign a challenge message with the corresponding private key. The signature is valid. The address is whitelisted as "customer-owned." Months later, an investigation reveals that the wallet is…
- [Blockchain Evidence in Court: How to Preserve On-Chain Data and Maintain Chain of Custody](https://blog.amlbot.com/blockchain-evidence-chain-of-custody.md) - An investigator finds the transaction that moved stolen funds from a victim's wallet. They save a screenshot from a block explorer, copy the transaction hash into a report, build a fund-flow graph, and send the file to the client. Months later, the case reaches a lawyer or law enforcement. The anal…
- [Smart Contract AML Screening: How to Assess DEXs, Bridges, and DeFi Protocols](https://blog.amlbot.com/smart-contract-aml-screening.md) - A crypto business plans to add DEX routing to its product. The protocol is well known — it has a website, multiple security audits, substantial TVL, and a recognizable brand. The compliance team screens the protocol's main contract address and finds no sanctions match. The integration proceeds. Six…
- [Crypto Money Mules and Account Renting: How Verified Accounts Move Illicit Funds](https://blog.amlbot.com/crypto-money-mules-account-renting.md) - In June 2026, a coordinated investigation supported by Eurojust and Europol shut down a crypto laundering service suspected of processing more than EUR 336 million in criminal proceeds between 2022 and 2025. Ransomware operators sent stolen assets to wallets controlled by the group and received "cl…
- [Synthetic Identity Fraud in Crypto KYC: How AI Helps Fraudsters Bypass Verification](https://blog.amlbot.com/synthetic-identity-fraud-crypto-kyc.md) - On November 13, 2024, FinCEN issued alert FIN-2024-Alert004 after a sustained rise in suspicious activity reports describing deepfake media used against financial institutions. The filings, which FinCEN says began increasing in 2023 and continued through 2024, described criminals altering or creati…
- [AML Compliance for RWA Tokenization: KYC, Wallet Screening, and Secondary-Market Transfers](https://blog.amlbot.com/rwa-tokenization-aml-compliance.md) - "Securities, however represented, remain securities... economic reality trumps labels." That line from SEC Chair Paul Atkins, delivered in a November 2025 speech, became the backbone of the joint staff Statement on Tokenized Securities issued on January 28, 2026 — the most detailed regulatory signa…
- [AI Agent Stablecoin Payments: Who Is Responsible for AML Compliance?](https://blog.amlbot.com/ai-agent-stablecoin-payments-aml-responsibility.md) - A software agent finds a paid API. It evaluates the price, determines that the data is needed to complete its task, selects a provider, and initiates a stablecoin payment. The USDT leaves the wallet. The provider confirms receipt and returns the data. The agent continues with its work. The blockcha…
- [Web3 Gaming AML Compliance: Player KYC, Wallet Screening, and In-Game Asset Monitoring](https://blog.amlbot.com/web3-gaming-aml-compliance-player-kyc-wallet-screening-and-in-game-asset-monitoring.md) - In a traditional game, value stays inside. A player earns a sword, a skin, or in-game currency — and it remains on the platform, usable only within the game, non-transferable, and ultimately controlled by the developer. In a Web3 game, the same sword may be an NFT on Ethereum, purchasable with USDT…
- [Crypto Donations and Fundraising: How to Screen Incoming Funds for AML Risk](https://blog.amlbot.com/crypto-donations-aml-screening.md) - An organization publishes a wallet address for donations. Transfers begin arriving from different senders — some who identify themselves, some who do not. A blockchain confirmation shows that each transfer was recorded on-chain. It does not show who controls the sending wallet, where the funds orig…
- [AI Tracer: Self-Serve Crypto Investigation, Built for Everyone](https://blog.amlbot.com/ai-tracer.md) - Blockchain Analytics has always had a steep entry barrier. Reading a transaction path — following funds through intermediate wallets, across chains, knowing which addresses belong to exchanges and which are just pass-through — took either specialist software or hours of manual work in block explore…
- [PDF AML Report: When You Need It and What It Can Prove](https://blog.amlbot.com/pdf-aml-report.md) - You checked a wallet address or transaction. The screen showed a risk score, exposure categories, and a sanctions status. The result looked fine — or it raised questions. Either way, the moment passed. Now, weeks later, an exchange asks where a deposit came from. A counterparty wants proof that the…
- [AML Software Stack for Growing VASPs: What Compliance Teams Need as Volume Grows](https://blog.amlbot.com/aml-software-stack-growing-vasps.md) - A three-person compliance team reviewing 200+ transactions per day can operate with spreadsheets, manual wallet checks, and email-based escalation. The same team reviewing 5,000+ transactions per day cannot — not because the people are less capable, but because the process was never designed to sca…
- [USDT TRC-20 AML Check: Why Tron Stablecoin Payments Need Extra Screening](https://blog.amlbot.com/usdt-trc-20-aml-check-why-tron-stablecoin-payments-need-extra-screening.md) - In 2024, the TRON blockchain accounted for 58% of all illicit cryptocurrency transaction volume — more than Ethereum, Bitcoin, and all other chains combined. Of that volume, 49% was linked to sanctioned entities and 32% involved blocklisted funds. Separately, on-chain analytics research found that…
- [Crypto AML Change Management: How to Keep Compliance Policies and Controls Up to Date](https://blog.amlbot.com/crypto-aml-change-management.md) - In 2024, U.S. federal banking regulators and FinCEN announced more than three dozen enforcement actions against financial institutions for BSA/AML compliance failures. A recurring theme across those cases was not the absence of an AML program. It was the presence of a program that had not been upda…
- [Offshore VASP Risk: How Crypto Businesses Should Identify and Manage oVASP Exposure](https://blog.amlbot.com/offshore-vasp-risk-ovasps-crypto-businesses.md) - On 11 March 2026, FATF published its report Understanding and Mitigating the Risks of Offshore Virtual Asset Service Providers, making oVASP exposure a named compliance issue rather than a subcategory of general counterparty risk. The report’s central finding is that fewer than half of global juris…
- [Crypto Wallet Risk Score Explained: What Low, Medium, and High Risk Actually Mean](https://blog.amlbot.com/crypto-wallet-risk-score-explained-what-low-medium-and-high-risk-actually-mean.md) - When you check a crypto wallet before sending or receiving funds, the result comes back as a risk score: Low Risk, Medium Risk, or High Risk. Understanding what that result actually means—and what it does not mean—is the point of this guide. A wallet risk score is a risk signal, not a legal verdict…
- [MiCA Transition Period Ends in July 2026: What Happens to Unlicensed Crypto Businesses](https://blog.amlbot.com/mica-transition-period-ends-july-2026.md) - Many crypto businesses operating in the EU have been relying on transitional arrangements to continue their activities while preparing for or awaiting MiCA authorization. That window is now closing. On 17 April 2026, ESMA confirmed in a formal statement that the MiCA transitional period will offici…
- [VARA Licensing in Dubai 2026: AML Requirements for Crypto Businesses in the UAE](https://blog.amlbot.com/vara-licensing-dubai-aml-requirements.md) - Crypto businesses planning to operate in or from Dubai need to understand two connected but distinct questions: whether their activities require VARA authorization, and what compliance controls must function after authorization is obtained. These are not the same question, and the second does not d…
- [My Crypto Was Stolen: What Information to Collect Before Asking for Help](https://blog.amlbot.com/my-crypto-was-stolen-what-information-to-collect.md) - When crypto is stolen, the first instinct is often to search for someone who can get it back. That is a natural reaction, but before contacting an exchange, investigator, recovery team, law enforcement, or wallet provider, there is a more immediate and useful step: preserving the information you al…
- [Fake Crypto Recovery Services: How to Avoid Being Scammed Twice](https://blog.amlbot.com/fake-crypto-recovery-services.md) - When crypto is stolen, the search for help often starts immediately. People type “recover stolen USDT,” “get my crypto back,” or “crypto recovery service” into a search engine, post about the loss on Telegram or Reddit, or describe what happened in a scam report forum. Within hours or days, unsolic…
- [Why Crypto Exchanges Freeze Deposits After AML Checks](https://blog.amlbot.com/why-crypto-exchanges-freeze-deposits-after-aml-checks.md) - A crypto deposit can be fully confirmed on the blockchain and still not appear in your exchange balance. Instead of a credited amount, you see a status message: Under Review, Pending Review, or a notification that the deposit is temporarily unavailable. For most users, this is unexpected and stress…
- [How to Check a Crypto Wallet for AML Risk Before Sending Funds](https://blog.amlbot.com/how-to-check-a-crypto-wallet-for-aml-risk-before-sending-funds.md) - Before sending crypto to a wallet address, it is worth asking a question that is easy to overlook: what is the transaction history of that address, and does it show any exposure to suspicious sources? A wallet address is just a string of characters. It can look completely ordinary while carrying a…
- [Jurisdiction Risk in Crypto AML: How Location, Residency, and Business Geography Affect Compliance Reviews](https://blog.amlbot.com/jurisdiction-risk-crypto-aml.md) - Crypto is often described as borderless, and in a technical sense it is. A blockchain transaction does not care where the sender or receiver is physically located. But for AML compliance, geography remains significant. Compliance reviews look beyond the wallet address and the transaction hash. They…
- [Six Layers of Proactive Compliance in Crypto Products: Trustee Plus Case](https://blog.amlbot.com/six-layers-of-proactive-compliance-in-crypto-products-trustee-plus-case.md) - The regulatory question for crypto companies is no longer “Do you have an AML policy?” That bar was cleared years ago. Today’s regulators, banking partners, and supervisory bodies ask something harder: “Can you prove your controls actually work?” Across jurisdictions, VASP requirements are tighteni…
- [A Complete Guide: How to Find Your Transaction ID (TxID / Transaction Hash)](https://blog.amlbot.com/how-to-find-txid-transaction-hash.md) - TL;DR: A TxID is a unique code assigned to every blockchain transaction. You find it in your transaction history on any exchange or wallet, usually by clicking on a specific transaction and looking for "TxID", "Transaction Hash", or "Hash". This guide is here to help you locate your Transaction ID…
- [What to Do If Your Crypto Business Received Tainted Funds](https://blog.amlbot.com/what-to-do-if-your-crypto-business-received-tainted-funds.md) - A crypto business may receive funds that later appear connected to scams, hacks, sanctions, darknet markets, mixers, stolen funds, fraud-related wallets, or other high-risk sources. This does not always mean the business did anything wrong. But it does mean the business now has a problem to manage—…
- [Sanctions Screening for Crypto Businesses: Wallets, Transactions, Customers, and Counterparties](https://blog.amlbot.com/sanctions-screening-for-crypto-businesses.md) - On October 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control published its first industry-specific brochure on sanctions compliance for the virtual currency industry, setting out the components it expects to see in a sanctions program: management commitment, risk asse…
- [Launching a Crypto Startup? AML Checklist for Exchanges, Wallets, Payment Apps, and DeFi Products](https://blog.amlbot.com/crypto-startup-aml-checklist.md) - The phrase “crypto startup” tells you almost nothing about which AML obligations apply. A four-person team building a custodial swap interface, a payment processor settling stablecoin invoices for merchants, a token issuer running a redemption desk, and a non-custodial DEX front end all describe th…
- [Crypto Investigation Case: How AMLBot Recovered $270K Stolen from a Ledger Using OSINT](https://blog.amlbot.com/how-amlbot-helped-recover-150k-stolen-from-a-ledger-using-osint-2.md) - One day the client’s balance was there, the next it wasn’t. No suspicious emails they could point to, no unusual activity they’d noticed, no clear moment where something had gone wrong. Just 270,000 USDT missing from a Ledger hardware wallet. What happened next showcases how OSINT can change the co…
- [Counterparty VASP Due Diligence: A Practical Guide for Crypto Businesses](https://blog.amlbot.com/counterparty-vasp-due-diligence-guide.md) - In its June 2025 Targeted Update on Virtual Assets, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) reported that 85 of 117 responding jurisdictions — about 73% — had passed Travel Rule legislation, up from 65 a year earlier. The number is rising, but it carries a quieter message for anyone moving crypto be…
- [Chainalysis Alternatives: How to Compare Crypto AML Providers for Your Business](https://blog.amlbot.com/chainalysis-alternatives-crypto-aml.md) - This guide is written for buyers who are already comparing providers such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, CipherTrace, AMLBot, and other AML/KYT/blockchain-analytics vendors. The practical takeaway is that there is no single “best” platform for every team. The right fit depends on whether the p…
- [How to Choose an AML Platform for EU Crypto Compliance in 2026](https://blog.amlbot.com/eu-crypto-aml-platform-guide.md) - On 17 April 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority confirmed that the MiCA transitional period across the EU will officially expire on 1 July 2026 — after which any entity providing crypto-asset services without a CASP authorization will be in breach of EU law. For the roughly 1,200+ v…
- [FATF Crypto Standards in 2026: Virtual Assets, VASPs, and Recommendation 15 Explained](https://blog.amlbot.com/fatf-crypto-standards-recommendation-15.md) - Nearly six years after the Financial Action Task Force extended its global AML/CFT framework to crypto, only 29% of assessed jurisdictions are compliant with Recommendation 15 — and just 33% (46 of 138) adequately require virtual asset service providers to be licensed or registered in practice. Tha…
- [Source of Funds in Crypto AML: How to Match Customer Information With On-Chain Evidence](https://blog.amlbot.com/source-of-funds-in-crypto-aml-how-to-match-customer-information-with-on-chain-evidence.md) - Global AML fines jumped roughly 417% in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, and crypto exchanges took the single largest share — over $920 million in AML-related penalties across the year, according to industry enforcement-tracking research. Reviewing the 2025 record, regu…
- [Crypto AML API Requirements: Data, Alerts, and Compliance Workflow](https://blog.amlbot.com/crypto-aml-api-requirements.md) - If you run a crypto business in 2026, an AML API is no longer an optional add-on — it is part of the operating fabric. Exchanges, custodial and non-custodial wallets, payment providers, OTC desks, brokers, crypto fintech platforms, and registered VASPs and CASPs all rely on AML APIs to screen walle…
- [Crypto KYB: How Businesses Verify Corporate Clients and VASPs](https://blog.amlbot.com/crypto-kyb-business-verification-vasps.md) - In its most recent horizontal review of beneficial ownership transparency, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) reported that the misuse of legal persons — companies, trusts, and similar corporate vehicles — remains one of the most consistently exploited weaknesses in global Anti-Money Laundering…
- [A Fake Zoom Call Nearly Cost This Company Hundreds of Thousands in ETH](https://blog.amlbot.com/a-fake-zoom-call-nearly-cost-this-company-hundreds-of-thousands-in-eth.md) - Working in the crypto industry can cause you to believe that you’re prone to scammers. The hard truth is that anyone’s susceptible to fraud no matter the position, especially when AI tools producing hyperrealistic deepfakes are growing more advanced by the minute. Our case from early 2026 proves th…
- [🤝 AMLBot Partners with HollaEx®](https://blog.amlbot.com/amlbot-partners-with-hollaex-r-to-bring-crypto-risk-screening-inside-the-exchange-workflow.md) - Exchange operators face the same compliance question every day: is the next deposit clean, or is it tied to a mixer, a sanctioned wallet, a scam, a darknet market, or stolen funds? Answering that question manually at scale is not realistic — and getting it wrong is expensive. We're excited to share…
- [AML Checks for Crypto Trading Platforms: How to Avoid Frozen Client Funds](https://blog.amlbot.com/aml-checks-for-crypto-trading-platforms.md) - In 2024, an estimated $2.8 billion in crypto assets were frozen by exchanges and regulatory bodies due to compliance issues and illicit activity exposure. Blockchain analytics data shows that flows from illicit sources to centralized exchanges averaged over $14 billion per year between 2020 and 202…
- [$650,000 USDT Stolen While The Owner Was Traveling – Tether Froze It All](https://blog.amlbot.com/650-000-usdt-stolen-while-the-owner-was-traveling-tether-froze-it-all.md) - In late December 2025, a crypto holder was moving between countries. While they were traveling, someone gained access to the holder’s wallet and transferred 650,000 USDT – held on the Tron (TRC-20) network – to an address they controlled. The theft was discovered within hours of the victim regainin…
- [Named Entities Connections in AML Check [Update Announcement]](https://blog.amlbot.com/named-entities-connections-in-aml-check-update-announcement.md) - A new update to AML Check is rolling out today. It already tells you how risky a wallet or transaction is — this release adds the why, showing the specific entities a wallet or transaction is connected to. What's New AML Check now includes a Named Entities Connections section for unclustered addres…
- [How to Handle High-Risk Crypto Transaction Alerts: AML Workflow for Businesses](https://blog.amlbot.com/how-to-handle-high-risk-crypto-transaction-alerts.md) - Financial institutions filed 4.7 million suspicious activity reports in fiscal year 2024, an average of 12,870 per day. More than 87% of IRS Criminal Investigation cases recommended for prosecution over the prior two years had a related BSA filing. The system works, but only when the process betwee…
- [Report: Stablecoin Flows Through Crypto Privacy Tools: $4.2B Exposed](https://blog.amlbot.com/stablecoin-flows-through-crypto-privacy-tools-4-2b-exposed-by-protocol-asset-and-risk-profile.md) - Intro On April 18, 2026, attackers drained $292 million from Kelp DAO's rsETH bridge in what became the largest DeFi exploit of the year. Within days, stolen funds began flowing through privacy protocols — THORChain, Umbra, Chainflip — prompting Umbra to shut down its own frontend to curb further l…
- [How Small Crypto Teams Handle AML Checks: Address Screening, Risks, and Tools](https://blog.amlbot.com/crypto-aml-checks-small-teams.md) - According to AMLBot's Crypto Crime Report 2025–2026, 65% of crypto incidents investigated across 2,500+ real cases were driven by social engineering — not technical exploits. Investment Scams, Phishing, and Device Compromise accounted for the majority of case volume. The victims were not exclusivel…
- [KYC vs KYT Explained: Key Differences for Crypto Compliance](https://blog.amlbot.com/kyc-vs-kyt-explained-key-differences-for-crypto-compliance.md) - Independent research conducted across 2024–2025 found that more than 50% of wallets ultimately flagged as high-risk were initially assessed as safe at the time of onboarding. A wallet that passes every identity check on day one can become a conduit for laundered funds on day thirty — and if the onl…
- [AML/CFT Risks in Crypto: How Financial Crime Works and How to Detect It](https://blog.amlbot.com/aml-cft-risks-in-crypto-how-financial-crime-works-and-how-to-detect-it.md) - Intro According to Crypto Crime Report 2025–2026, 65% of crypto crime cases were driven by Social Engineering rather than Technical Exploits. Investment Scams accounted for 25% of all cases by volume, followed by Phishing (18%) and Device Compromise (13%). The data confirms that modern crypto crime…
- [Illicit Funds Detection in Crypto Transaction Monitoring](https://blog.amlbot.com/illicit-funds-detection-crypto-transaction-monitoring.md) - Crypto Businesses process high volumes of transactions every day, but the real compliance challenge is not volume alone — it is the fact that risk travels through transaction chains, counterparties, and indirect exposure that is rarely obvious at first glance. A wallet may appear clean in isolation…
- [Global Crypto Tax Reporting Requirements: Key Jurisdictions Explained](https://blog.amlbot.com/global-crypto-tax-reporting-requirements.md) - INTRO Global Crypto Tax reporting requirements are now taking shape across dozens of countries, each reflecting a combination of domestic regulatory priorities and international standard-setting. Since 2021, major jurisdictions have been translating the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework into…
- [When Crypto Recovery Is Not Possible: Understanding the Limits of Fund Retrieval](https://blog.amlbot.com/when-crypto-recovery-is-not-possible-understanding-the-limits-of-fund-retrieval.md) - Intro Not all stolen cryptocurrency can be recovered. Blockchain immutability, non-custodial wallet architecture, mixing services, cross-chain dispersion, and jurisdictional enforcement gaps each create independent barriers that can make recovery technically and legally unfeasible. Understanding th…
- [Crypto Tax Reporting: What Crypto Businesses Need to Know](https://blog.amlbot.com/crypto-tax-reporting.md) - INTRO Crypto Tax Reporting is now a mandatory compliance obligation in 67 jurisdictions worldwide. The OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and the EU’s DAC8 Directive require crypto platforms to collect and submit transaction data to tax authorities annually. Understanding what these obl…
- [OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF): Requirements for Crypto Businesses](https://blog.amlbot.com/oecd-crypto-asset-reporting-framework-carf-requirements-for-crypto-businesses.md) - INTRO Governments are increasing oversight of crypto markets — not by banning activity, but by making it visible. The core issue is simple: crypto transactions can be executed globally, often outside traditional financial systems. As a result, tax authorities historically had limited visibility int…
- [EU DAC8 Directive Explained: Crypto Tax Reporting Rules for CASPs](https://blog.amlbot.com/eu-dac8-directive-explained-crypto-tax-reporting-rules-for-casps.md) - INTRO The EU DAC8 Directive requires Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) operating in the European Union to collect customer identification and transaction data and report it to national tax authorities starting from 1 January 2026. While the directive is officially in force, approximately 12–13…
- [AI Tracer (Beta): The First Self-Serve Crypto Investigation Tool Built for Everyone](https://blog.amlbot.com/ai-tracer-beta-the-first-self-serve-crypto-investigation-tool-built-for-everyone.md) - Imagine. Your crypto was stolen ten minutes ago. You have a transaction hash. You know the funds are moving. But by the time you try to start figuring out where they're going, the thief has already crossed two bridges and split the funds across a dozen wallets. Speed is crucial in crypto theft inve…
- [Circle Froze 16 Business Hot Wallets — Including a Blockchain Bridge Smart Contract](https://blog.amlbot.com/circle-froze-16-business-hot-wallets-including-a-blockchain-bridge-smart-contract.md) - Last updated: March 26, 2026. This post will be updated as the situation develops. On the evening of March 23, 2026, Circle Internet Financial executed a mass USDC blacklist action against 16 wallet addresses simultaneously. The wallets belonged to operating crypto businesses — casinos, forex broke…
- [Clearer Risk Levels and Consistent Scoring Across All Modes](https://blog.amlbot.com/clearer-risk-levels-and-consistent-scoring-across-all-modes.md) - Lite Mode was designed as the easiest way to check crypto wallet risk — fast, affordable, and accessible for individuals who want quick answers before interacting with an address. Soon, we're releasing an update that improves how risk signals are interpreted in Lite Mode while keeping the experienc…
- [How to Avoid Crypto Scams in 2026: Warning Signs and Prevention Checklist](https://blog.amlbot.com/how-to-avoid-crypto-scams-in-2026-warning-signs-and-prevention-checklist.md) - Crypto scam losses reached an estimated $12 billion in 2024, and in 2025 that number climbed past $14 billion on-chain. The trend heading into 2026 is clear: crypto fraud is growing faster than the crypto market itself. While scammers often tailor their approach to older adults and people with limi…
- [Product Update: Behavioral Alerts Now Available in AMLBot KYT Dashboard](https://blog.amlbot.com/product-update-behavioral-alerts-now-available-in-amlbot-kyt-dashboard.md) - AMLBot continues to expand its KYT Dashboard capabilities to better support compliance teams in detecting and managing transaction risks. Following the recent introduction of Real-Time Transaction Alerts, which allow businesses to detect and respond to risky individual transactions as they occur, A…
- [Cross-Chain Analysis Explained: Tracing Crypto Across Multiple Blockchains](https://blog.amlbot.com/cross-chain-analysis.md) - The modern crypto ecosystem spans hundreds of blockchains operating in parallel. Fund flows rarely remain within a single network: assets move between chains through bridges, decentralized exchanges, and wrapped token systems. Each transfer across a network boundary breaks transaction continuity. A…
- [US Crypto Travel Rule: FinCEN Requirements for Crypto Businesses](https://blog.amlbot.com/us-crypto-travel-rule-fincen-requirements.md) - Travel Rule violations are the most commonly cited infraction under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) — the primary US Anti-Money Laundering Law — identified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) during examinations of Money Services Businesses (MSBs) engaged in convertible virtual currency transmission.…
- [Wallet and Entity Identification in Blockchain Analytics](https://blog.amlbot.com/wallet-and-entity-identification-in-blockchain-analytics.md) - INTRO A blockchain ledger records every transaction, but it never tells you who is behind an address. It shows that 0x7a3f… sent 14.2 ETH to 0xb8c1…, yet reveals nothing about whether those strings belong to an individual, an exchange, or a sanctioned mixer. Multiply this by the billion-plus addres…
- [Crypto Transaction Tracing: Fund Flow Analysis Explained](https://blog.amlbot.com/transaction-tracing-explained.md) - When you look up a wallet on a block explorer, you can see individual transactions — amounts, addresses, timestamps. But that's not the same as understanding where money actually came from or where it ended up. Transaction tracing goes further. It reconstructs the full movement of funds across mult…
- [AMLBot Adds Hyperliquid Blockchain Support (Hyperliquid's Settlement Layer HyperCore)](https://blog.amlbot.com/amlbot-adds-hyperliquid-blockchain-support-hyperliquids-settlement-layer-hypercore.md) - AMLBot KYT solution has expanded its blockchain coverage to include Hyperliquid, a high-performance decentralized exchange that operates its own Layer 1 Blockchain. This addition addresses a critical compliance gap: while Hyperliquid's trading volume and total value locked continue scaling, compreh…
- [Crypto Crime Report 2025-2026: Insights from 2,500+ Real Investigations](https://blog.amlbot.com/crypto-crime-report-2025-2026-insights-from-2-500-real-investigations.md) - Intro This report is based on the analysis of 2,500+ real crypto crime investigations conducted by AMLBot across 2025-2026, covering fraud, theft, hacks, and post-incident tracing cases across multiple blockchains and services. Rather than focusing on isolated incidents or public breach disclosures…
- [Crypto Travel Rule Implementation: Key Challenges for Crypto Businesses](https://blog.amlbot.com/crypto-travel-rule-implementation-key-challenges-for-crypto-businesses.md) - The Crypto Travel Rule is no longer a distant regulatory concept. In an increasing number of jurisdictions, it is an enforceable obligation, and virtual asset service providers are expected to demonstrate compliance in practice, not merely in policy documents. Yet the gap between regulatory intent…
- [EU Crypto Travel Rule: How the Regulation Applies to Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs)](https://blog.amlbot.com/eu-crypto-travel-rule-casp-requirements.md) - The financial regulatory landscape of the European Union has undergone a transformation with the introduction of the new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) package, specifically targeting the sector of digital assets. Central to this transformation is the implementation of the EU Crypto Travel Rule, codif…
- [$13.5M Lost in Aperture Finance & SwapNet Exploit: Full On-Chain Breakdown](https://blog.amlbot.com/13-5m-lost-in-aperture-finance-swapnet-exploit-full-on-chain-breakdown.md) - Date: February 3, 2026 Incident Type: Smart-Contract Exploit (Unlimited Approval) Total Losses: ~$13,500,000+ In late January 2026, the DeFi ecosystem was rocked by a series of linked exploits targeting Aperture Finance and 0xswapnet. Despite serving different niches, both protocols fell victim to…
- [How EU AMLR Changes KYC Obligations for Crypto Businesses](https://blog.amlbot.com/how-eu-amlr-changes-kyc-obligations-for-crypto-businesses.md) - Summary AMLR is now in force and is reshaping how crypto businesses in Europe approach KYC obligations. This article explains why AMLR does not “add KYC from scratch,” but reorganizes existing EU AML requirements into a single, stricter EU regulation — shifting KYC compliance from a one-time onboar…
- [Trust Wallet Browser Extension Compromise: $7.3M Lost in a Supply-Chain Attack](https://blog.amlbot.com/trust-wallet-browser-extension-compromise-7-3m-lost-in-a-supply-chain-attack.md) - TL;DR: A second wave of the SHA1-Hulud worm compromised Trust Wallet’s browser extension, leading to the theft of mnemonic phrases and over $7.3 million in crypto losses. The attackers exploited infected NPM Packages, deployed a malicious extension update, and laundered funds through cross-chain br…
- [AMLBot and Kazakhstan’s Department for Combating Cybercrime Establish a Framework for Cooperation in Crypto Crime Investigations](https://blog.amlbot.com/amlbot-and-kazakhstans-department-for-combating-cybercrime-establish-a-framework-for-cooperation-in-crypto-crime-investigations.md) - AMLBot has entered into a Memorandum of Collaboration with the Department for Combating Cybercrime (DC3) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the national law-enforcement authority responsible for investigating organized cybercrime and financial crime. The growth of di…
- [Crypto Regulations in the UK 2025 — Post‑Brexit Framework for Digital Assets, AML & FCA Licensing](https://blog.amlbot.com/crypto-regulations-in-the-uk-2025-post-brexit-framework-for-digital-assets-aml-fca-licensing.md) - The crypto industry in the United Kingdom enters 2025 under a developing regulatory regime shaped by post-Brexit autonomy. After leaving the EU, the UK has been crafting its own cryptoasset rules: the landmark Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) 2023 officially brought cryptoassets into the U…
- [Stablecoin Freezes 2023–2025: A Data-Backed Analysis of USDT vs USDC by AMLBot](https://blog.amlbot.com/stablecoin-freezes-2023-2025-a-data-backed-analysis-of-usdt-vs-usdc-by-amlbot.md) - Summary: A new data analysis of stablecoin freezing activity from 2023 to 2025 reveals major differences in scale and approach between the two leading issuers, Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC). In this new report, AMLBot analyzes stablecoin freezes across Ethereum and TRON to map how USDT and USDC h…
- [KYC Service Providers in 2025: Trends, Challenges, and Key Selection Criteria](https://blog.amlbot.com/kyc-service-providers-in-2025-trends-challenges-and-key-selection-criteria.md) - Intro Know Your Customer (KYC) service providers have become an important part of the infrastructure for crypto and fintech companies. KYC helps businesses to check that customers are who they say they are. Their significance has grown further in 2024-2025, as the industry faces rising fraud and co…
- [MiCA License Explained: CASP Requirements, Authorization Process, and EU Passporting](https://blog.amlbot.com/mica-license-explained-casp-requirements-authorization-process-and-eu-passporting.md) - TL;DR: The EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation introduces a unified MiCA license for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs). Any crypto business offering crypto-asset services in the EU will need this authorization to legally operate across all 27 Member States under a single regulatory…
- [Crypto Regulations in the US 2025: Complete AML & Compliance Guide](https://blog.amlbot.com/crypto-regulations-in-the-us-2025-complete-aml-compliance-guide.md) - TL;DR: US crypto regulations in 2025 are complex and fragmented, lacking a unified federal framework. Crypto businesses must navigate requirements set by multiple key agencies: the SEC, CFTC , FinCEN (AML/KYC), and the IRS. Key Compliance Requirements: — Businesses must implement Anti-Money Launder…
- [Real-Time Alerts: The Alarm System Behind AMLBot’s Transaction Monitoring](https://blog.amlbot.com/real-time-alerts-the-alarm-system-for-transaction-monitoring-by-amlbot.md) - Over 40% of wallets flagged as high-risk were once considered safe. Risk exposure changes fast — and response time is everything. A transfer can pass a check today and be tied to a sanctioned entity tomorrow. Independent 2024 Industry Research found that more than 50% of risky wallets were identifi…
- [🚨 Joint Intel Strike — DeepCode × AMLBot Trace “1688shuju,” a Darknet Seller of Verified Exchange Numbers](https://blog.amlbot.com/joint-intel-strike-deepcode-x-amlbot-trace-1688shuju-a-darknet-seller-of-verified-exchange-numbers.md) - On 22 August 2025, the DeepCode intelligence team identified a darknet marketplace listing by the actor “1688shuju” on darkforums[.]st offering large batches of verified phone numbers tied to major cryptocurrency exchanges (Binance, OKX, Coinbase, KuCoin, HTX). During an undercover engagement, Deep…
- [Private-Key Compromise After $16M Hyperliquid Trade — Full On-Chain Breakdown](https://blog.amlbot.com/private-key-compromise-after-16m-hyperliquid-trade-full-on-chain-breakdown.md) - A Hyperliquid whale lost $20M+ after a private-key compromise. Using AMLBot’s Tracer, we mapped the visible on-chain flow: ~$17M moved from the trader’s wallet to Arbitrum, was bridged (incl. via deBridge) and converted to DAI. Another ~$3.1M in MSYRUPUSDP was taken from the Plasma Syrup Vault to a…
- [Crypto KYC Requirements in 2025: Regulatory Standards for VASPs](https://blog.amlbot.com/crypto-kyc-requirements-in-2025-regulatory-standards-for-vasps.md) - The global regulatory net has tightened significantly. According to FATF’s Latest Targeted Update, only 99 jurisdictions have passed or are implementing the FATF's Travel Rule, which mandates the sharing of originator and beneficiary data for virtual asset transfers. However, a critical gap remains…
- [UXLINK Hack Explained: AMLBot On-Chain Analysis Reveals a Possible Staged Phishing Twist](https://blog.amlbot.com/uxlink-hack-analysis.md) - The hacker got hacked. But was it real? Dive into our on-chain breakdown of the UXLINK exploit and its tangled money trail.
- [Crypto Compliance in 2026: AML Regulations for Crypto Businesses](https://blog.amlbot.com/aml-crypto-regulations-compliance-guide-for-businesses.md) - In 2026, crypto compliance is no longer a question of whether obligations apply — it is a question of which set of obligations applies to your business, where, and when. Crypto businesses now operate inside a network of concrete, dated requirements: FATF standards and the Travel Rule globally, the…
- [How to Recover Stolen Cryptocurrency: 5 Practical Steps](https://blog.amlbot.com/how-to-recover-stolen-cryptocurrency-5-practical-steps.md) - Few things are more stressful than discovering your digital funds are gone. A scam or theft in cryptocurrency can trigger panic, leaving every victim with one burning question: how to recover stolen cryptocurrency? According to AMLBot’s data, monthly losses across different fraud categories show a…
- [How AMLBot's Crypto Recovery Service Helps Victims Get Back Stolen Crypto Assets](https://blog.amlbot.com/how-amlbots-crypto-recovery-service-helps-victims-get-back-stolen-crypto-assets.md) - The cryptocurrency adoption has brought opportunities alongside risks. As digital asset markets mature, criminals have developed complex attack vectors to steal funds from unsuspecting victims. In this environment, crypto recovery service providers like AMLBot have emerged as critical allies for vi…
- [Webinar Replay: Crypto Regulation in Canada 🇨🇦](https://blog.amlbot.com/webinar-replay-crypto-regulation-in-canada.md) - 🎙️ Hosted by AMLBot | September 9, 2025 | 👨‍⚖️ Speaker: Niko Demchuk 🎤 Guest: Issac Ru, Architect of the first regulated Canadian stablecoin, FinTech & Compliance Expert Canada has become one of the most talked-about G7 markets for crypto — not because it copied the EU or US, but because it buil…
- [Earn with AMLBot: Public Referral Program is Live](https://blog.amlbot.com/earn-with-amlbot-public-referral-program-is-live.md) - After months in invite-only mode, our Referral Program is now open to everyone! If you’ve ever purchased an AMLBot package or have completed an AML check, you can start earning today. 👉 Grab your personal referral link, share it, and earn a share of the revenue from every paid AML check — unlimite…
- [Webinar Replay: Crypto Regulation in Turkey 🇹🇷](https://blog.amlbot.com/webinar-replay-crypto-regulation-in-turkey.md) - 🎙️ Hosted by AMLBot | August 6, 2025 | 👨‍⚖️ Speaker: Niko Demchuk 🎤 Guests: Salih Demirtaş (GT İnovasyon), Gökhan Polat (Clovera.io) In 2025, Turkey introduced a sweeping regulatory framework for crypto, from strict licensing to AML rules and stablecoin limits. But many questions remain. That’s…
- [AMLBot x SimpleSwap: Working Together to Make Crypto Safer](https://blog.amlbot.com/amlbot-x-simpleswap-working-together-to-make-crypto-safer.md) - Crypto adoption is growing rapidly, but so are the risks. From phishing scams to wallet-draining attacks and social engineering, users face threats at every step. At AMLBot, we specialize in real-time blockchain monitoring, Web3 investigations, and risk intelligence. Our goal? To help platforms and…
- [New on AMLBot: Report a Malicious Crypto Address](https://blog.amlbot.com/new-on-amlbot-report-a-malicious-crypto-address.md) - AMLBot’s website now includes a reporting form for malicious crypto addresses. If you’ve been affected by fraud or suspicious activity, you can let us know in just a few steps. This new feature enables anyone to submit a wallet address they believe is associated with scams, hacks, or other illicit…
- [Exciting News from AMLBot — Sawasdee Thailand! 🇹🇭](https://blog.amlbot.com/exciting-news-from-amlbot-sawasdee-thailand.md) - We’re excited to announce the opening of our official Office in Thailand – a strategic milestone in AMLBot’s expansion across Southeast Asia. Our new Thailand Office will serve as a dedicated support center for crypto users and businesses in the region, bringing our core tools and expertise even cl…
- [Helping Crypto Projects Swap Safer: AMLBot x SimpleSwap](https://blog.amlbot.com/helping-crypto-projects-swap-safer-amlbot-x-simpleswap.md) - We’re excited to announce a new partnership between AMLBot, a leading crypto compliance and blockchain investigation platform, and SimpleSwap, a user-friendly instant crypto exchange that lets users swap over 2,500 assets with no registration required. While SimpleSwap focuses on making crypto swap…
- [AMLBot Plans Explained: Lite, Pro, and Pro+](https://blog.amlbot.com/amlbot-plans-explained.md) - We've structured our AML Check Packages to meet the needs of both individuals and businesses. Choose between simple retail packages or full-featured compliance tools — Lite, Pro, and Pro+. Every user can find the right level of depth. Each plan runs on the same powerful AI engine, automating risk a…
- [Breaking Down the Nobitex Hack: Timeline, Impact, and Key Takeaways](https://blog.amlbot.com/breaking-down-the-nobitex-hack-timeline-impact-and-key-takeaways.md) - Nobitex’s Role in Iran’s Crypto Ecosystem Founded in 2017 by CEO Amirhosein Rad, Nobitex has grown into Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. It serves as a critical hub for Iranian crypto users, handling the majority of the country’s digital asset trading activity. Nobitex claimed to process 70%…
- [Webinar Replay: Compliance Officer in CASP — Who Really Needs One?](https://blog.amlbot.com/webinar-replay-compliance-officer-in-casp-who-really-needs-one.md) - 🎙️ Hosted by AMLBot | June 18, 2025 | 👨‍⚖️ Speaker: Niko Demchuk Crypto Compliance Isn’t Optional Anymore. Thinking of launching a CASP (Crypto Asset Service Provider)? Whether you're already working in compliance or just exploring the role, this session is your go-to crash course on what a Compl…
- [Helping Crypto Projects Together: AMLBot x Zokyo](https://blog.amlbot.com/helping-crypto-projects-together-amlbot-x-zokyo.md) - We’re excited to announce a strategic partnership between AMLBot, a leading crypto compliance and blockchain investigation platform, and Zokyo, a top-tier blockchain security firm known for its elite smart contract audits and penetration testing. While Zokyo focuses on securing the foundations of W…
- [Can Machine Learning Catch Criminals Before the Blockchain Does? – Report](https://blog.amlbot.com/can-machine-learning-catch-criminals-before-the-blockchain-does-report.md) - Traditional AML tools struggle to keep pace with the scale and speed of illicit activity in crypto. In this exploratory study, the AMLBot Team investigates whether behavior-based machine learning can spot suspicious entities before they appear on blacklists and how explainability tools like SHAP ma…
- [Tether Freeze Gap Becomes Laundering Loophole for Criminals An Analytical Report](https://blog.amlbot.com/tether-freeze-gap-becomes-laundering-loophole-for-criminals-an-analytical-report.md) - Download the Full Report Tether’s USDT stablecoin is usually perceived as a compliance-friendly instrument in the crypto industry, with the company using its ability to freeze suspicious wallets as per law enforcement requests. However, AMLBot’s Forensics Team finds a critical vulnerability: a sign…
- [Webinar Replay: The Future of Crypto Licensing in El Salvador | DASP & Bitcoin Law Explained](https://blog.amlbot.com/webinar-replay-the-future-of-crypto-licensing-in-el-salvador-dasp-bitcoin-law-explained.md) - Launching a crypto business under El Salvador’s groundbreaking regulatory framework? This in-depth webinar explores how the country is positioning itself as a global hub for digital asset innovation — and what companies need to know to stay compliant and competitive. This episode features José Rodr…
- [AMLBot on Responsible Use and Compliance Safeguards](https://blog.amlbot.com/amlbot-on-responsible-use-and-compliance-safeguards.md) - At AMLBot, our mission has always been clear: to democratize access to compliance tools and promote crypto hygiene across the digital asset ecosystem. Since our launch, we’ve empowered individuals and businesses alike to make informed decisions about the origins of crypto assets—whether receiving o…
- [AMLBot x Obmify: Making Crypto Safer, Smarter, and Scam-Free](https://blog.amlbot.com/amlbot-x-obmify-making-crypto-safer-smarter-and-scam-free.md) - The world of crypto is fast, borderless, and sometimes risky. That’s why we’re excited to announce our new partnership with Obmify, a rising star ⭐ in the world of crypto exchange monitoring and rate aggregation, we’re bringing our tools and expertise to a broader audience of users who want to trad…
- [Crypto Drainers: How They Operate and a Case Study of Medusa and Its Broader Ecosystem](https://blog.amlbot.com/crypto-drainers-how-they-operate-and-a-case-study-of-medusa-and-its-broader-ecosystem.md) - Click the Link Below To Get the Full Report and Learn How To Stay One Step Ahead: Download the Full Report Drainers have become one of the most dangerous tools used by crypto scammers. With just one wrong click, users can unknowingly approve malicious transactions — giving full access to their wall…
- [Don’t Get Tricked by Fake AMLBot Platforms](https://blog.amlbot.com/dont-get-tricked-by-fake-amlbot-platforms-protect-your-crypto-from-scammers.md) - We’ve recently identified an alarming rise in scammers impersonating AMLBot on various platforms — including emails, Telegram, and even fake websites — to steal users’ cryptocurrency. These fraudsters create convincing copies of our brand and services to trick individuals into trusting them. If som…
- [Continuous Transaction Monitoring in Crypto: How It Works and Why It Matters](https://blog.amlbot.com/amlbot-continuous-transaction-monitoring.md) - Regulators conducting AML Audits do not assess whether a crypto business has a transaction monitoring system. They assess whether that system would have detected illicit funds flowing through the business during the audit period. The distinction is critical — and it is one that most crypto companie…
- [Honey Trap: How Address Poisoning Scammed $50K — and How It Was Recovered](https://blog.amlbot.com/honey-trap-how-address-poisoning-scammed-50k-and-how-it-was-recovered.md) - What Happened? Earlier this year, a Czech company fell victim to an address poisoning scam scheme, resulting in the loss of $50,000+ in USDT. The scam exploited the company's operational routine, targeting its treasury wallet and leveraging address similarities to divert funds to a malicious actor'…
- [Bermuda's Strategic Approach to Crypto Business Regulation: A Comprehensive Overview](https://blog.amlbot.com/bermudas-strategic-approach-to-crypto-business-regulation-a-comprehensive-overview.md) - The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) recently outlined its sophisticated framework for crypto regulation, demonstrating why this jurisdiction is emerging as a premier destination for digital asset businesses. During an exclusive webinar, BMA representatives detailed their innovative approach to ove…
- [Comprehensive Analysis of Stablecoin Transfers, Compliance, and Ecosystem Dynamics](https://blog.amlbot.com/comprehensive-analysis-of-stablecoin-transfers-compliance-and-ecosystem-dynamics.md) - For more insights into stablecoin market dynamics, you may also be interested in our previous report analyzing illicit activity patterns in USDT and USDC transactions. Download Full Report 1.Abstract 2.Scope of Research In this report the following three top stable coins are analyzed: USDT, USDC an…
- [Hacked by a Dream Job: A Case Study on Web3 Job Scams](https://blog.amlbot.com/hacked-by-a-dream-job-a-case-study-on-web3-job-scams.md) - "Finally, I've got the job…No, you just got scammed :(" For many, receiving an offer is a moment of excitement. It's the recognition of skills, the chance for new prospects, and even the start of a dream career. But what happens when that dream turns into a misery? Scammers are getting in with comp…
- [Pig Butchering Crypto Scam: Real Case, Red Flags, and Recovery Steps](https://blog.amlbot.com/emotional-investments-the-price-of-falling-for-a-pig-butchering-scam.md) - In November 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice established a dedicated Scam Center Strike Force — an interagency task force specifically targeting Southeast Asian scam operations. By the time of its announcement, the Strike Force had already seized over $401 million in cryptocurrency and was purs…

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