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What is Wallet Screening?

Wallet screening checks a cryptocurrency address against sanctions lists (OFAC now lists specific wallet addresses) and against risk intelligence about the address's exposure to sanctioned or illicit sources, before sending or accepting funds.

Screening for Wallet Screening-related risk is exactly what SanctionsAI automates — a single API (HTTP, CLI, or MCP) that screens names and wallets against OFAC lists before your agent pays. Free tier, no key: see the docs →

Related terms

OFAC · SDN List · Blocked Person · OFAC 50 Percent Rule · Secondary Sanctions · Facilitation · Strict Liability · Sanctions Screening · Consolidated Sanctions List · False Positive

This glossary is general information for educational purposes, not legal or compliance advice. Sanctions rules change; always verify against the official source (OFAC / FinCEN / your regulator) and consult qualified counsel. Definitions summarize public guidance from the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and FinCEN.