KYT / AML — screening providers
Every check on Kytme runs through one of the connected data providers. Here is an objective profile of each: what it is strong at, where its limits are and when to choose it.
CR · Analytics
Crystal Intelligence
An institutional-grade analytics platform: broad network coverage and attribution recognised by banks and regulators across the European Union.
- Jurisdiction
- Netherlands, Amsterdam. Originated within Bitfury Group
- On the market since
- 2018
- Primary clients
- Banks, licensed exchanges, regulators, law enforcement agencies
- Delivery formats
- Expert web platform, API, audit- and court-ready reports
Capability profile
scored 0–100 across six dimensions- Network coverage95
- Attribution depth92
- Report weight90
- Processing speed70
- Ease of adoption45
- Throughput75
The score reflects how pronounced each dimension is within the product. Throughput indicates suitability for a continuous flow of checks; report weight indicates how acceptable the conclusion is to regulators and judicial authorities.
Strengths and limitations
an objective product assessment- Broad network coverage. More than 330 blockchains and 10,000 assets, including modern layer-two networks and cross-chain bridges.
- Two-tier scoring model. Known entities carry pre-assigned risk that is revised whenever their AML policies change; unknown wallets are scored dynamically from observed behaviour.
- Attribution is verified by analysts, not by automated clustering alone, which reduces the share of incorrect links between an address and an entity.
- Tracing through bridges and cross-chain swaps. Schemes involving consecutive hops between blockchains are reconstructed in full.
- Reporting withstands audit. The evidence chain is presented in a form acceptable to a bank, an auditor and a court.
- Configurable risk thresholds bring the assessment in line with the internal policy of the organisation.
- Mandatory user verification. The platform becomes available only after KYC or KYB has been completed.
- Excessive depth for simple scenarios. A one-off check of a single address leaves a significant part of the analytical toolset unused.
- Conservative risk model. A higher share of false positives increases the volume of manual review for grey-zone addresses.
- Designed for continuous throughput. The platform assumes an ongoing operational process rather than occasional enquiries.
Supported blockchains
depth of coverageA link graph cannot be built for privacy coins by any provider. Crystal records entry and exit points — the moment funds enter Monero and the moment they return to a transparent network.
Priority markets
strength of position by region- Banks and payment institutions
- Licensed exchanges and custodians
- Regulators and law enforcement agencies
- Large VASPs within the MiCA perimeter
- Audit and consulting firms
Use cases
when the solution fitsThe solution is recommended if
- The organisation holds a VASP or EMI licence in the EU or the United Kingdom
- External audits are carried out and reporting to a regulator is required
- Client operations involve DeFi, bridges and rare networks
- A conclusion acceptable to a bank and a court is required
The solution is not optimal if
- Checks are occasional rather than regular
- A minimal workflow without risk-policy configuration is preferred
- No compliance specialist is available in-house
Order a check via Crystal
The result is delivered in the same format as on the provider side. Connection requires no direct integration with their infrastructure.
VL · Forensics
VALEGA Chain Analytics
Forensics and licensing compliance: conclusions suitable for court proceedings and a certificate accepted by regulators when a licence is granted.
- Jurisdiction
- Finland, Helsinki
- On the market since
- 2018
- Primary clients
- Law and audit firms, banks, exchanges, law enforcement agencies
- Delivery formats
- Shield platform, API, forensic reports
Capability profile
scored 0–100 across six dimensions- Network coverage65
- Attribution depth70
- Report weight95
- Processing speed65
- Ease of adoption70
- Throughput60
The score reflects how pronounced each dimension is within the product. Throughput indicates suitability for a continuous flow of checks; report weight indicates how acceptable the conclusion is to regulators and judicial authorities.
Strengths and limitations
an objective product assessment- Compliance Certificate. A signed document confirming that VALEGA is engaged as an AML partner. Accepted by regulators when applying for a licence and when renewing one.
- Investigation-grade forensics. Conclusions may be submitted to court; separate services cover tracing of stolen assets and verification of the source of wealth.
- Proprietary data channels: collection across the dark web, input from law enforcement agencies and the Shield Network partnership, through which exchanges contribute labelling of malicious transactions.
- Strong coverage of the Bitcoin network. The deepest part of the database relates to Bitcoin: mature address clustering and tracing of long transfer chains within the network.
- Protection against over-tainting. Heuristics recognise exchanges and mixers during tracing, so a clean address is not assigned elevated risk merely for sharing a cluster.
- Experience with public institutions: projects with Europol, UNODC and the United States court system, partnerships with Softronic and Alaco.
- Small team — around ten specialists, which limits the pace at which the attribution database expands.
- Risk of false negatives on low-liquidity assets. Data on them is scarce, so an address frequently returns a green status because information is absent rather than because cleanliness has been confirmed.
- The list of supported networks is not disclosed publicly. For unsupported blockchains only a risk score is provided, without a link graph.
- Lower brand recognition compared with large international platforms: a counterparty may request an additional opinion.
Supported blockchains
depth of coverageFor unsupported networks VALEGA still provides a risk score and accepts reports of compromised addresses, but without link visualisation. Monero and Zcash receive a yellow status at the moment of conversion into Bitcoin.
Priority markets
strength of position by region- Law and audit firms
- Banks and financial institutions
- VASPs at the licensing stage
- Fraud victims and their representatives
- Law enforcement agencies
Use cases
when the solution fitsThe solution is recommended if
- The organisation is obtaining or renewing a VASP licence and needs a document for the regulator
- The case materials suggest court proceedings ahead
- The primary market of presence is Northern Europe or the EU
- Tracing and recovery of stolen assets is required
The solution is not optimal if
- Mass screening of incoming operations in real time is required
- The main flow of operations runs on the TRON network
- High depth across DeFi and rare networks is essential
Order a check via VALEGA
The result is delivered in the same format as on the provider side. Connection requires no direct integration with their infrastructure.
BK · Screening
BitOK
An operational mass-screening tool for USDT and TRON flows: high processing speed and straightforward integration into existing workflows.
- Jurisdiction
- Israel
- On the market since
- 2021
- Primary clients
- Exchange services, P2P platforms, processing, retail users
- Delivery formats
- Telegram bot, KYT office, portfolio tracker, API
Capability profile
scored 0–100 across six dimensions- Network coverage60
- Attribution depth62
- Report weight45
- Processing speed92
- Ease of adoption90
- Throughput95
The score reflects how pronounced each dimension is within the product. Throughput indicates suitability for a continuous flow of checks; report weight indicates how acceptable the conclusion is to regulators and judicial authorities.
Strengths and limitations
an objective product assessment- Built for continuous screening. The architecture supports checking every incoming operation rather than selective control.
- Specialisation in the TRON network and the USDT stablecoin — the principal channel for P2P operations and exchange flows across the CIS, the MENA region and Asia. Coverage depth in this segment is noticeably above average.
- Proprietary database and self-updating algorithm. Labelling is refreshed automatically, without the delays typical of reselling third-party data.
- The report is comprehensible to a private individual and can be attached to an explanation of the source of funds for a bank or a tax authority.
- Lower weight of the conclusion for Western banks and regulators. Licensing in the EU may call for an additional provider.
- Limited list of networks. New layer-two solutions and DeFi protocols are added with a delay.
- Weaker tracing through bridges and cross-chain swaps: multi-step laundering schemes are not reconstructed in full.
- The report is not positioned as a forensic document for court proceedings.
Supported blockchains
depth of coverageThe stated 97% refers to the share of market transaction volume, not to the share of networks. Bitcoin, Ethereum and TRON do generate the bulk of turnover, yet rare networks are not reflected in this figure.
Priority markets
strength of position by region- Exchange services and P2P platforms
- Crypto processing and payment gateways
- Retail holders of crypto assets
- Tax advisers
- Small and medium crypto businesses
Use cases
when the solution fitsThe solution is recommended if
- Hundreds or thousands of addresses are checked every month
- The main flow of operations runs on the TRON network
- The result is required within seconds, inside the operational process
- Screening is embedded into the acceptance of incoming payments
The solution is not optimal if
- A document for a European Union regulator is required
- Client operations actively involve DeFi and bridges
- A forensic conclusion for a court case is needed
Order a check via BitOK
The result is delivered in the same format as on the provider side. Connection requires no direct integration with their infrastructure.