Risk categories
The 14 categories in the AML4Tracker risk methodology, explained with documented examples. The groups below describe that taxonomy; they are not universal legal classifications or the numerical bands of a live report. Availability depends on the report and data provider.
Severe category group
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Sanctions
Addresses or entities subject to applicable sanctions restrictions; designation is not itself a criminal conviction.
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Illicit Coins
Funds linked by evidence to theft, fraud or other unlawful activity; the label does not establish a holder's involvement.
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Terrorism Financing
Funding linked by evidence to terrorist acts or organizations; the funds may originate from lawful or unlawful sources.
High-risk category group
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Coin Mixer
A service or mechanism that obscures links between transactions; traceability varies with its design and available evidence.
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Risky Exchange
An exchange with documented AML weaknesses, illicit exposure or enforcement concerns; KYC and licensing duties vary by jurisdiction.
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Darknet Market
A marketplace accessed through anonymity networks, potentially linked to unlawful trade; network use alone does not prove a crime.
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Illegal Services / Platforms
Services or platforms linked by evidence to activities unlawful under applicable law.
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Public Freezing Actions
Publicly reported or on-chain restrictions affecting token transfers at an address. A freeze does not itself establish guilt; its scope may be limited to particular tokens.
Medium-risk category group
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Gambling
In the supplied taxonomy, this category concerns unlicensed online gambling. Applicable licensing rules and evidence must be checked in the relevant jurisdiction.
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Centralized Bridge
A cross-chain service controlled by an operator or limited validator group; using it does not automatically indicate illicit activity.
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Privacy Protocol
A protocol limiting public disclosure of transaction or user data, potentially using zero-knowledge proofs; privacy use alone is not evidence of crime.
Low-risk category group
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Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
A platform enabling token trading through smart contracts, usually without central custody; DEX use alone does not establish wrongdoing.
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DeFi Protocol
A smart-contract financial service such as lending, borrowing or liquidity provision; its activity requires contextual assessment.
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NFT Marketplace
A platform for buying and selling non-fungible tokens representing distinct assets; marketplace use alone does not imply illicit activity.
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