What is USDT AML and why do I need it?+
USDT AML is an Anti-Money Laundering screening tool specifically built for USDT TRC20 on the TRON blockchain. It lets you instantly check whether a wallet address or transaction is linked to sanctions lists, mixers, darknet markets, or other illicit activity. You need it if you are accepting USDT payments, running an exchange, processing withdrawals, or simply want to ensure the funds you receive are clean and compliant.
How do I perform an AML check on a USDT TRC20 address?+
Simply paste the USDT TRC20 wallet address or transaction hash into the AML Scan widget on our homepage. Click "Scan AML Risk Now" and within less than one second you will receive a full risk score from 0 to 100, a category-by-category breakdown (sanctions, mixers, darknet, gambling, etc.), and a compliance verdict. No account, no KYC, and no fees for basic scans.
What does the AML risk score from 0 to 100 mean?+
The risk score is a numeric measure of how likely a wallet or transaction is associated with illicit activity. A score of 0–25 is considered Low Risk (generally safe to transact with). A score of 26–50 is Medium Risk (proceed with caution, review counterparty). A score of 51–75 is High Risk (do not proceed without enhanced due diligence). A score of 76–100 is Critical Risk (strongly associated with sanctions, darknet, or fraud — reject transaction). The score is calculated from a weighted combination of 12 risk category signals.
Which sanctions lists does USDT AML check against?+
USDT AML cross-references against the US OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, the EU Consolidated Sanctions List, UN Security Council Consolidated List, FATF high-risk jurisdictions, UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) list, and a proprietary database of exchange-banned and law-enforcement flagged addresses. The database is updated every 2 minutes to ensure real-time accuracy.
Can I check a USDT transaction hash (TX ID) instead of a wallet address?+
Yes. USDT AML supports both wallet address scans and transaction hash (TX ID) scans. When you scan a transaction hash, our engine analyzes both the sender and receiver addresses, the transaction value, the USDT flow path, and the blockchain context. This gives you a complete picture of the AML risk for that specific transfer, not just the counterparty addresses in isolation.
How does USDT AML detect coin mixer usage?+
Mixer detection combines three methods. First, we maintain a labeled database of known mixer smart contract addresses, mixer service wallets, and tumbler intermediary addresses. Second, our transaction graph analysis detects mixer behavioral patterns: high fan-out, specific timing windows, and round-trip flows. Third, we trace indirect exposure up to 5 hops, meaning even funds that passed through a mixer several transactions ago will trigger a mixer-exposure flag.
Is USDT AML free to use?+
Basic AML scans — including the full risk score, category breakdown, and compliance verdict for any USDT TRC20 address or TX hash — are completely free with no account required. Advanced features such as PDF compliance report exports, bulk CSV scanning, transaction graph visualization, API access, and historical risk monitoring require a Pro subscription. Pro plans start at $29/month for individuals and $199/month for businesses.
How accurate is the USDT AML risk scoring?+
Our engine achieves 99.9% accuracy on confirmed labeled addresses (sanctions hits, known exchange wallets, confirmed mixer contracts). For heuristic risk signals — such as indirect darknet exposure or behavioral patterns — our precision is 94.7% with a false-positive rate below 0.3%. We continuously retrain our models on newly confirmed cases and law enforcement releases to maintain industry-leading accuracy.
Does USDT AML store or log the addresses I scan?+
Scanned addresses are temporarily cached for up to 60 seconds to improve performance for repeat queries. We do not store a permanent log of addresses you check, and we do not associate scanned addresses with your IP address or identity. For registered Pro users, scan history is stored securely for 90 days to allow report retrieval and audit trails, and can be deleted on request. We never sell or share address data with third parties.
What is transaction graph analysis and how many hops does USDT AML trace?+
Transaction graph analysis traces the flow of USDT funds across multiple blockchain transactions to identify indirect exposure to high-risk entities. USDT AML traces up to 5 hops by default on basic scans, and up to 10 hops on Pro plans. This means even if a wallet received funds that previously passed through a mixer or sanctioned entity several transactions ago, you will be alerted with the specific hop distance and exposure percentage so you can make an informed compliance decision.
Can I use USDT AML for regulatory compliance and KYC/AML reporting?+
Yes. USDT AML is designed to support compliance teams at exchanges, payment processors, OTC desks, and financial institutions. Our PDF compliance reports include all required data points for AML documentation: address, risk score, category breakdown, sanctions hit details, graph hop analysis, timestamp, and digital signature. These reports can be submitted to regulators, auditors, or institutional clients as evidence of your AML screening process. We recommend consulting your legal or compliance team to confirm suitability for your specific jurisdiction.
What is the difference between direct and indirect AML risk?+
Direct AML risk means the wallet address itself is on a sanctions list, is a known mixer address, or has directly transacted with a darknet market. Indirect AML risk means the wallet has not directly interacted with illicit entities, but received or sent funds that can be traced back to one through a chain of transactions. Indirect risk is expressed as a percentage of the wallet's total USDT volume that can be attributed to a high-risk source, along with the hop distance. Most regulators and compliance frameworks consider indirect exposure up to 3–5 hops as material and reportable.
How often is the USDT AML risk database updated?+
The sanctions database syncs every 2 minutes from official OFAC, EU, and UN sources. The darknet, mixer, and scam address databases are updated continuously as our crawlers identify new clusters and law enforcement publishes new data. The labeled TRON blockchain state — including exchange wallet clusters and DEX pool addresses — is updated every 15 minutes. This means USDT AML is one of the most current AML tools available for TRON, with virtually zero lag between a new sanctions designation and its appearance in our scan results.
Does USDT AML support bulk address screening?+
Yes. Pro and Business plan subscribers can upload a CSV file containing up to 10,000 USDT TRC20 addresses or transaction hashes for bulk screening. Results are returned as a CSV with risk scores, category flags, and verdicts for each entry, typically within 2–5 minutes for a batch of 10,000. Bulk API endpoints are also available for real-time integration into your withdrawal flow, deposit screening system, or compliance dashboard.
What does "exchange exposure" mean in my AML risk report?+
Exchange exposure indicates what percentage of a wallet's incoming USDT volume originated from or passed through a centralized or decentralized exchange. This is generally a lower-risk signal since licensed exchanges perform their own KYC/AML. However, exposure to unregulated or offshore exchanges with poor AML controls is flagged as a medium risk indicator. USDT AML distinguishes between Tier 1 regulated exchanges (low risk), unregulated exchanges (medium risk), and peer-to-peer platforms with no KYC (higher risk).
Can USDT AML detect ransomware payments on TRON?+
Yes. USDT AML includes a dedicated ransomware detection module that cross-references addresses against a database of over 15,000 confirmed ransomware payment wallets, extortion addresses, and associated laundering clusters compiled from public law enforcement disclosures, security researcher feeds, and blockchain forensics reports. TRON-based ransomware payments — which have grown significantly as attackers shift to TRC20 USDT for its low fees — are fully covered.
Is there an API for integrating USDT AML checks into my platform?+
Yes. USDT AML provides a RESTful JSON API for seamless integration into exchanges, wallets, payment gateways, and OTC platforms. A single GET or POST request to our API endpoint returns the full risk score, category breakdown, and compliance verdict in under 200ms. Our API supports both single-address and batch queries, webhook callbacks for asynchronous bulk scans, and rate limits up to 10,000 requests/minute on Enterprise plans. Full API documentation, SDKs for Python, Node.js, and PHP, and sandbox test keys are available in the developer portal.
What happens if a USDT address I scan has a very high risk score?+
If a scan returns a high or critical risk score (51–100), USDT AML will display detailed information about the specific risk categories triggered — for example, "Direct sanctions hit: OFAC SDN list" or "Mixer exposure: 78% of incoming funds passed through a known mixer." We recommend rejecting or freezing the transaction, filing a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) if required by your jurisdiction, and retaining the AML report PDF as documentation. We do not report your scan activity to any authority — that decision is yours based on your regulatory obligations.
Does USDT AML work for other tokens on TRON besides USDT?+
USDT AML is optimized for USDT TRC20, which is the dominant stablecoin on TRON by volume. Our labeled address database covers the full TRON blockchain, so address-level AML checks work for any TRON wallet regardless of which token it holds. Token-specific transaction screening (tracing flows by token type) currently supports USDT TRC20, TRX, USDC TRC20, TUSD, and JST. Support for additional TRC20 tokens is on our roadmap.
How is USDT AML different from other blockchain analytics tools?+
Most blockchain analytics tools are built primarily for Ethereum and Bitcoin, with TRON support added as an afterthought. USDT AML is built natively for TRON and TRC20 USDT from the ground up, giving us deeper coverage of TRON-specific DeFi protocols, exchanges, mixers, and illicit clusters. We offer sub-second scan times, a free tier with no registration, and a user experience designed for both technical compliance teams and non-technical users. Our TRON-native labeled database is 3–5x larger than cross-chain competitors for TRON-specific entities.
Can I view AML reports for previous scans?+
Pro and Business subscribers have access to a full scan history dashboard where previous AML reports are stored for 90 days. You can filter by date, risk level, and address, download any previous report as a PDF, and set up monitoring alerts that notify you if an address you have previously scanned changes its risk score — for example, if it is added to a sanctions list after your initial check. Free users can re-run scans at any time but do not have stored history.