1. Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Tiers
Verification limits are structured to balance friction-free Web3 participation with rigorous regulatory compliance:
Tier 1 Basic Web3 & Crypto
Requirements: Verified Email, Phone 2FA, Wallet Signature.
Limits: Crypto deposits & spot swapping up to £1,000 equivalent.
Tier 2 Full Fiat & Staking
Requirements: Passport/Driving Licence, 3D Facial Liveness, Proof of Address.
Limits: Unlimited fiat GBP Faster Payments, Staking nodes, £250,000/day.
2. Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) & Sanctions
Every user is automatically screened against real-time global sanctions databases (including HM Treasury, OFAC, UN Security Council, and EU lists). High-risk individuals and PEPs are subjected to Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).
3. On-Chain Transaction Monitoring
- Risk Scoring: Every inbound and outbound blockchain transaction is evaluated via automated heuristic tools (Chainalysis / Elliptic integrations).
- Prohibited Sources: Transfers linked to darknet marketplaces, sanctioned smart contracts (e.g. Tornado Cash), or ransomware addresses are automatically frozen.
- Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs): Mandated reports are submitted directly to the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) without tipping off the customer.