CRYPTO-TM-006Critical Risk
crypto/virtual assets
Red Flag
Customer deposits virtual currency traced to a known darknet marketplace, ransomware wallet, or sanctioned address, and attempts to trade or withdraw the funds immediately.
Industry
Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Transaction Type
crypto
Customer Type
individual
Category
Regulatory Source
Document:FIN-2022-A001 Crypto Ransomware
Type:FinCEN Advisory
CFR Citation:31 CFR §1022.210
SAR Category:Cyber event
FinCEN Key Term:Ransomware Wallet
Last Verified:2026-04-15
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