On-Chain Analysis & AML Monitoring for European Crypto Entity
Spearheaded transaction monitoring and blockchain forensics for a Europe-based cryptocurrency platform. Focused on the early detection of Terms of Service (ToS) violations and illicit fund flows to ensure compliance with strict EU regulatory standards.
Client
European Crypto Asset Enterprise (Confidential / NDA)
Year
2024 - Present
Role
On-Chain Analyst / AML Compliance Specialist
Project Overview
Engaged by a European cryptocurrency firm to strengthen their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols and internal compliance measures through detailed on-chain data analysis.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements1. Transaction Monitoring & Forensics
Conducted in-depth tracing of blockchain transactions to identify the source and destination of funds.
visualized complex transaction graphs to detect connections with high-risk entities (e.g., mixers, darknet markets, and sanctioned addresses).
Risk Detection & Mitigation
Proactively identified users violating the platform's Terms of Service through behavioral analysis of on-chain activities.
Alerted the compliance team to potential illicit activities (money laundering, fraud) in real-time, significantly reducing the platform's exposure to regulatory risk.
Compliance Reporting
Compiled comprehensive forensic reports serving as evidence for account freezing and suspicious activity reporting (SAR).
Ensured all investigative procedures aligned with European regulatory frameworks.
Tools & Competencies
Blockchain Analytics: (Breadcrumbs, Arkham Intel, Etherscan etc)
Regulatory Knowledge: EU AML Directives, KYC/KYT processes
Data Analysis: Transaction graph visualization, Wallet profiling