How do I check a crypto wallet against the OFAC SDN list?

Paste the address into the checker. It matches the address against OFAC's SDN list of sanctioned crypto addresses, plus EU and UK lists, and tells you instantly whether it is listed or one hop away from a listed entity.

OFAC Sanctions Crypto Wallet Checker

Q: Is it illegal to receive crypto from an OFAC-sanctioned wallet?

In the U.S., OFAC sanctions are strict liability. Dealing with a sanctioned (SDN-listed) address can be a violation even if you did not know it was listed. The EU and UK have parallel regimes. Checking before you receive is how you avoid it.

Q: Does OFAC publish sanctioned crypto addresses?

Yes. OFAC adds specific wallet addresses to the SDN list and updates it regularly. The hard part is that addresses change fast and laundering routes through fresh wallets, so checking direct and indirect exposure both matter.

Q: Can a wallet be risky without being directly sanctioned?

Yes, and this is the common case. A wallet two or three hops from a sanctioned mixer or darknet market is not on the SDN list itself but carries clear exposure. The checker looks several hops back, not just the address you paste.

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An OFAC wallet check matches a crypto address against the U.S. Treasury's SDN list of sanctioned addresses, plus EU and UK sanctions, and tells you in seconds whether the address is listed or close to one. Receiving from a sanctioned wallet can be a federal violation. The check is free. The fine for skipping it starts in the tens of thousands.

Why this is a legal problem, not just a risk score

Most AML hits are about your exchange account. Sanctions are different. OFAC enforcement is strict liability, which means you can be on the hook even if you had no idea the counterparty was sanctioned. Civil penalties run into hundreds of thousands of dollars per violation, and the rule applies to U.S. persons anywhere in the world.

The EU and UK run parallel regimes. After 2022, sanctions on crypto addresses tied to specific exchanges, mixers and individuals expanded sharply. A wallet that was fine to deal with last year may be listed today.

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OFAC has sanctioned entire mixing services such as Tornado Cash and addresses tied to ransomware and darknet markets. If your sender's funds passed through one of these even a few hops back, your deposit can be flagged the moment it lands at a regulated exchange.

Direct hit vs exposure, the difference that catches people

There are two ways an address fails a sanctions check, and they are not the same.

Direct listing. The address itself is on the SDN list. Rare, obvious, and an automatic no.
Indirect exposure. The address is clean on paper, but its funds came from a sanctioned mixer or market two or three hops back. This is the common, sneaky case, and a basic explorer will never show it.

The checker handles both. It flags a direct SDN match and traces back several hops to surface exposure that hides one wallet behind another.

Three real situations

Scenario A. A buyer pays you in ETH for a used laptop. The address is not sanctioned, score is low, done.

Scenario B. A "client" sends USDT that, two hops back, came out of a sanctioned exchange. Your account at the receiving platform gets restricted for a source-of-funds review that drags on for weeks.

Scenario C. The address is directly on the SDN list. You receive it, and now you have transacted with a sanctioned party. This is the one that turns into a legal letter, not just a frozen balance.

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OFAC crypto check — FAQ

Is it illegal to receive crypto from an OFAC-sanctioned wallet?

In the U.S., OFAC sanctions are strict liability, so dealing with an SDN-listed address can be a violation even without intent. The EU and UK run parallel regimes. Checking before you receive is how you stay clear.

How do I check a wallet against the OFAC SDN list?

Paste the address into the checker. It matches against OFAC's SDN list plus EU and UK lists and tells you instantly whether the address is listed or one hop from a listed entity.

Does OFAC publish sanctioned crypto addresses?

Yes, OFAC adds specific addresses to the SDN list and updates it often. Because launderers route through fresh wallets, checking both direct and indirect exposure matters.

Can a wallet be risky without being directly sanctioned?

Yes, and it is the usual case. A wallet a few hops from a sanctioned mixer or darknet market carries exposure without being on the SDN list itself. The checker looks back several hops.

Is the OFAC wallet check free?

Yes, the sanctions check is free with no signup. For a full multi-hop exposure report, the first 3 deep reports in @scorechain_amlbot are free as well.