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Working in financial-crime compliance across digital assets and payments changes how you see the world of money. What once looked like a straightforward transfer can, in reality, be a sophisticated web of intent and risk. 

‘Digital-asset transactions can be used both for legitimate purposes and, if uncontrolled, to disguise illicit flows. Our focus is on building effective controls and risk-based monitoring to identify potential misuse,’ says Ian Osterberg, Head of Compliance of Altery Connect, EU B.V. (Netherlands).

To strengthen this oversight, Altery’s compliance teams rely on advanced blockchain analytics to make invisible patterns visible. ‘Chainalysis gives us enhanced visibility into digital-asset movements, improving both the speed and confidence of our compliance reviews,’ says Vaida Kisieliute, MLRO of Novaflow UAB (Lithuania). ‘What once took hours can now be assessed in minutes.’ These activities are carried out within the regulatory frameworks applicable to each entity.

This use of advanced analytics supports Altery Group’s compliance framework in identifying potential threats before they escalate. Through continuous blockchain monitoring, the team has developed a refined instinct for detecting subtle behavioural shifts that may indicate hidden risks.

‘A sudden shift from high-risk to squeaky-clean behaviour is often more telling than any single flag,’ Ian Osterberg says. ‘It’s the classic layering technique: small, ‘normal’ transfers that aim to wash prior risk before a big cash-out.’ 

It’s this ability to recognise change, not just anomalies, that defines Altery’s proactive approach to maintaining financial integrity. Yet some boundaries are non-negotiable.

‘Direct or indirect exposure to sanctioned entities is strictly prohibited under applicable law and internal policy,’ notes the team. 

This commitment to clear, consistent risk boundaries ensures Altery operates with the same discipline as the most established financial institutions, while still embracing the innovation of the digital economy. 

Across the Group, our shared goal is to enhance the integrity and security of digital finance through responsible innovation, technology and regulatory collaboration.

By combining human intuition with smart tools and compliance-first technology, we are building a bridge between traditional and digital finance — grounded in trust, transparency and consumer protection.