FINTECH-TM-004Critical Risk
transaction monitoring
Red Flag
Account is used to purchase virtual currency and immediately transfer it to an external wallet with no prior history of crypto trading, followed by rapid liquidation or mixing service use.
Industry
Fintech & Payment Processors
Transaction Type
wirecrypto
Customer Type
individual
Category
Regulatory Source
Document:FIN-2019-G001 Convertible Virtual Currency
Type:FinCEN Guidance
CFR Citation:31 CFR §1022.210
SAR Category:Money laundering
FinCEN Key Term:Crypto On-Ramp
Last Verified:2026-04-15
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