Blockchain Intelligence – key solution for financial institutions to mitigate risks

Feedzai, a Fintech company using advanced AI to protect the world’s financial institutions (FIs) from fraud and financial crime, recently surveyed 300+ Anti-Money Laundering (AML) professionals globally to get their perspective on the state of AML.

The results show FIs grapple with crypto and anonymous transactions amid rising risks. Over half of respondents (55%) say anonymous digital transactions and crypto-assets are the top methods for money laundering, yet 36% admit they can’t effectively monitor them and only 3% rank it as a top success in their AML programs.

Looking ahead, 29% of financial institutions predict that crypto-related issues will significantly impact AML programs in the next two years. This underscores an urgent need to enhance capabilities. Failing to address these challenges risks regulatory penalties and undermines global efforts to combat financial crime.

What Can Be Done?

Incorporate Blockchain Intelligence: Use tools that trace fund flows on public blockchains, identify suspicious patterns, and assess risks associated with crypto-assets transactions.

Establish Risk-Based Monitoring Rules: Set specific scenarios for tracking anonymous digital transactions, considering factors like transaction size, velocity, origin and destination, and the types of wallets and exchanges involved.

Adapt Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Processes: Account for the unique aspects of anonymous users by verifying digital identities, assessing risk tied to different wallets, and understanding the source of funds used to acquire crypto-assets.

Download report: [The State of 
Anti-Money Laundering 2025 | Feedzai]