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<ul><li>OKX may terminate accounts confirmed to be involved in high-risk or illegal activities.</li><li>Deposits from high-risk addresses can trigger enhanced AML and risk-control reviews lasting 15 days or longer.</li><li>CEO Star Xu warned users against using OKX for money laundering, fraud, or illicit fund transfers.</li></ul>OKX CEO Star Xu said the exchange may terminate services for accounts confirmed to be involved in high-risk or illegal activities as part of its anti-money laundering (AML) compliance efforts.His comments came in response to a user whose transfer from a sports betting platform triggered an internal risk-control review. According to Star, deposits originating from high-risk wallet addresses may automatically undergo enhanced compliance checks to verify the source of funds and ensure regulatory compliance.These reviews are part of OKX’s broader AML and risk management procedures.<h2 id="strong-reviews-may-last-more-than-15-days-strong">Reviews May Last More Than 15 Days</h2>Star explained that AML and risk-control investigations can last 15 days or longer, depending on the complexity of the case.During the review period, certain account functions and funds may be temporarily restricted until the investigation is completed. He added that accounts found to be connected to illegal or high-risk activities could have their services terminated entirely.Star also cautioned users about receiving funds through high-risk channels, including escrow transactions in Telegram groups, Huiwang, and related variants, noting that such transactions may create significant compliance concerns regarding the source of funds.<div><blockquote>OKX CEO Star: OKX May Terminate Services for Accounts Confirmed to Be Involved in High-Risk or Illegal Activities In response to a user whose transfer from a sports betting platform to OKX triggered a risk-control review, OKX CEO Star Xu said deposits from high-risk addresses… <a href="https://t.co/fxq1dwDFUP" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/fxq1dwDFUP</a>— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) <a href="https://x.com/WuBlockchain/status/2095020666319933458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">September 2, 2026</a></blockquote></div><h2 id="strong-compliance-remains-a-priority-strong">Compliance Remains a Priority</h2>The latest OKX AML policy statement highlights the exchange’s continued focus on regulatory compliance and financial crime prevention.As global regulators increase scrutiny of digital asset platforms, crypto exchanges are strengthening AML procedures and monitoring suspicious transactions more closely. Users are reminded not to use exchange accounts for money laundering, fraud, illicit fund transfers, or other illegal activities, as such behavior may result in account restrictions or permanent service termination.

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