OKX Warns Users That High-Risk Address Deposits May Trigger 15-Day AML Reviews and Account Restrictions

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has issued a compliance warning stating that incoming deposits originating from high-risk or tainted wallet addresses may trigger automated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) reviews lasting 15 days or longer.
During the duration of the investigation, affected accounts and associated funds will face temporary restrictions. The policy underscores increasing regulatory scrutiny and stricter compliance controls across major centralized exchanges to screen out illicit fund flows and prevent transactional contamination.