Tools

Sanctions Screening Tools for CASPs

Chainalysis charges $21K+/seat/year. For CASPs that only need sanctions screening, alternatives exist from $99/mo. These articles provide vendor comparisons, oracle analysis, and a clear framework for deciding between sanctions screening and full transaction monitoring.

ComparisonPricing

Affordable Chainalysis Alternatives for EU CASPs in 2026

Chainalysis charges $21K+/seat annually. Compare 7 alternatives for EU CASPs that need sanctions screening without enterprise pricing. Decision framework included.

March 2026 · 9 min read
Tool Analysis

Chainalysis Free Sanctions Oracle: What It Covers and What It Doesn't

Technical deep dive into the free API and on-chain oracle. Covers US, EU, and UN lists but returns binary yes/no only -- no audit trail, no compliance certificates. What this means for MiCA compliance.

March 2026 · 6 min read
ComparisonPricing

Sanctions Screening Tools for Small CASPs: A Neutral Price & Feature Comparison

10 vendors compared: Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, Crystal, Scorechain, and more. Pricing tiers, feature matrices, free options, manual screening costs, and non-compliance penalties.

March 2026 · 12 min read
Legal Analysis

Sanctions Screening vs. Transaction Monitoring: What Does Your EU Regulator Actually Require?

Two separate legal obligations, two different regulatory frameworks. Side-by-side comparison, risk-based proportionality, minimum viable compliance stack, and regulatory timeline.

March 2026 · 9 min read
False PositivesAnalysis

Crypto Sanctions False Positives: Why Wallet Screening Has Near-Zero False Positive Rates

80% of AML teams cite false positives as their top challenge. Crypto wallet screening has near-zero false positives by design. What causes your alert flood and how to fix it.

March 2026 · 6 min read