Crypto companies have tightened compliance, but gaps remain: Chainalysis
Chainalysis reports crypto firms have substantially tightened compliance standards, with 47% of newly onboarded organizations in 2026 meeting top-tier monitoring criteria. However, significant gaps persist in indirect monitoring where funds pass through intermediary addresses. Legacy financial institutions maintain stricter indirect thresholds than crypto exchanges, creating regulatory vulnerabilities and opportunities for illicit actors to exploit funds laundering risks.
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