Bitcoin is the original proof-of-work blockchain. Use the free checker to screen a Bitcoin (BTC) address for an OFAC SDN match, available entity label matches and ransomware address matches where the network is covered.
How to check a Bitcoin wallet for AML
- Paste your BTC wallet address in the input above.
- Run the Bitcoin check and review the risk score, sanctions hits and activity shown in the result.
- Choose the paid $1 report on the website or in @cryptoamlscan_bot, where payment is $1 in USDT or 75 Telegram Stars. A PDF is available when generation succeeds.
What is AML screening for Bitcoin?
AML screening for Bitcoin wallets compares a submitted address with sanctions address data, ransomware address lists where the network is covered, and available labels. Entity name matching uses labels rather than a complete list of sanctioned wallets.
Bitcoin uses the UTXO model, which records every transaction input and output publicly on chain.
Key risk signals for Bitcoin wallets
The check matches an address against lists and available labels. It does not trace funds, so it cannot show where the coins came from.
- OFAC SDN match: Direct comparison with digital currency addresses in the official SDN data copy.
- Entity name label match: Available labels are compared with UN, UK OFSI, Australia DFAT and Switzerland SECO entity names, not wallet address lists.
- Ransomware address match: BTC addresses are compared with the Ransomwhere export.
- Optional Merkle Science labels: The paid report attempts enrichment where supported; these labels are not a guaranteed sanctions source.
Bitcoin AML compliance: what you need to know
Bitcoin screening starts with the address you submit. The checker compares it with OFAC SDN digital currency addresses, Ransomwhere's BTC ransomware addresses and 0xB10C's curated OFAC files. Available labels are also compared with entity names from the UN, UK OFSI, Australia DFAT and Switzerland SECO lists. A direct address match identifies an entry in the address data used; an entity label match identifies a name association that needs review. No match does not prove that an address is safe or that an exchange will accept a transfer. Treat the result as a screening signal. The $1 paid report attempts to add Merkle Science labels when available and provides a downloadable PDF when generation succeeds. A usable AML result remains available if either addition fails.
Check a Bitcoin address in Telegram
To check a Bitcoin (BTC) address, send it to @cryptoamlscan_bot. Your first check is free with no registration, and the free grant follows your Telegram user ID across all CryptoAML bots. The free result shows the OFAC result, balance, transaction count and first seen activity, with paid report fields locked. A paid check costs $1 in USDT or 75 Telegram Stars.
Bitcoin AML risk types: reference table
| Risk type | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| OFAC SDN match | The submitted address matches an OFAC SDN digital currency address in the data copy used. | Verify the entry in the official SDN list before proceeding. |
| Entity name label match | An available label matches an entity name from UN, UK OFSI, Australia DFAT or Switzerland SECO data; this is not a direct address match. | Review the label and the matched entity name. |
| Ransomware address match | The address appears in Ransomwhere's BTC ransomware address export. | Review the match before accepting a transfer. |
| Other available label | An available label points to a service or entity of concern; the check does not trace funds. | Review what the label actually identifies. |
| No match found | The check found no match in the address data and available labels it used; this does not establish safety. | Consider the result alongside the details of the proposed transfer. |
More Bitcoin AML questions
What does the free Bitcoin check return?
The website provides one free basic result per browser fingerprint over its lifetime, with at most one free grant per IP per calendar day. No registration is required. The result includes a risk score and verdict, risk flags and sanctions hits, plus balance and transaction activity. Deep enrichment and PDF downloads are not included.
Can I screen a Bitcoin address before accepting a transfer?
Yes. Submit the address before receiving funds and review any address matches or available labels. The result is one screening signal and does not guarantee that an exchange will accept the transfer.
Does the check trace where the funds came from?
No. The check works on the address you submit: it is matched against address data, and available labels are compared with entity names. A transaction graph or a source of funds report is not part of the result.