AMLBinance froze my crypto: why and what to do
Binance blocked your deposit "pending review"? Here is why it happens and what to do, step by step.
Binance runs the strictest compliance: any sanctions link or connection to a mixer or stolen funds leads to a freeze and a document request. Retroactive blocks are common practice.
Why Binance freezes funds
- OFAC sanctions — the sender address is on the SDN list. This is almost always a block.
- Link to a mixer (Tornado Cash and others), a darknet market or stolen funds.
- Issuer freeze — Tether/Circle blacklisted the token address itself.
- Retroactive — the strictest screening — even an indirect link to a risky address triggers a review.
What to do if Binance already froze your funds
- Do not panic and do not create new deposits to the same account.
- Collect proof of the source of funds: where the crypto came from, deal screenshots.
- Generate an AML report for the address — it shows whether the source is clean and is attached to your appeal.
- Submit a support request explaining the origin of the funds.
How to never get caught again
Screen the counterparty wallet before the deal — in 10 seconds. If the address is risky, just ask for another wallet. That is cheaper and faster than weeks of unblocking.
FAQ
Will Binance return the frozen funds?
If the source is clean and you prove its origin, there is a chance, but the process is long. The exchange gives no guarantees. Prevention (checking before the deal) is more reliable.
How do I check a counterparty before the deal?
Paste their wallet address into the form below — get a verdict in 10 seconds: accept the transfer or ask for another wallet.