CRYPTO-TM-002Critical Risk

crypto/virtual assets

Red Flag

Customer repeatedly conducts transactions just below the exchange’s reporting or recordkeeping thresholds, suggesting intentional structuring to avoid compliance detection.

Industry
Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Transaction Type
crypto
Customer Type
individual
Category
crypto/virtual assets
Regulatory Source
Document:FIN-2019-G001 Convertible Virtual Currency
Type:FinCEN Guidance
CFR Citation:31 CFR §1010.311
SAR Category:Structuring
FinCEN Key Term:Crypto Structuring
Last Verified:2026-04-15
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