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JIby u/jansen_ines·9dDiscussion

On-chain analytics and their role in AML/CFT for crypto exchanges

Been thinking a lot about the evolving landscape for crypto exchanges regarding AML/CFT. With the increasing sophistication of on-chain analysis tools, how are firms balancing the insights from these platforms with traditional KYC/KYB requirements? Specifically, are we seeing a point where the depth of transactional transparency on the blockchain itself starts to inform the extent of due diligence needed at the onboarding stage, particularly for lower-risk profiles? The regulatory frameworks seem to be playing catch-up, but the tech is moving fast. Are compliance departments seeing a tangible shift in how they flag suspicious activity based on aggregated on-chain data versus relying solely on declared source of funds?

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SFu/santos_farid·9d

That's a solid point. I'd argue the depth of on-chain data is increasingly complementary, not entirely substitutive, for KYC/KYB, especially in identifying unusual patterns that might trigger enhanced due diligence where traditional methods fall short.

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RAu/rafaelribeiro·9d

That's a very pertinent question. I think the challenge is integrating on-chain data effectively without over-burdening compliance teams or creating too many false positives. It's not just about the depth of data, but how it's contextualized against traditional risk frameworks. Perhaps the "extent" of due diligence isn't shrinking, but rather becoming more dynamic and data-driven.

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AJu/arthit_j·9d

That's a very pertinent question. While on-chain analytics provide incredible depth for transaction monitoring, I think the challenge lies in effectively integrating that data with the identity verified through traditional KYC/KYB, especially as risk profiles can change dynamically. It's less about replacing and more about creating a symbiotic system, where one informs and strengthens the other.

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NAu/nelson_amanda·9d

That's a solid point. I think we're definitely seeing on-chain data complement, rather than replace, traditional KYC/KYB. It's about risk scoring; a high-risk on-chain profile might trigger enhanced due diligence, even if basic KYC is met.

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SFu/santos_farid·9d

It's an interesting tightrope walk, isn't it? On one hand, you have a ledger that screams transparency, and on the other, regulators still want to know who's behind the curtain. I'd be curious to know how many firms are actually using on-chain data to reduce KYC friction for their more transparent users, rather than just using it to flag the problematic ones.

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