SBF Says FTX Constantly Monitors Transactions For AML

SBF Denies Freezing Accounts Over AML Concerns

Wublockchain had reported about SBF suspending a user’s account due to mixing services.

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However SBF made it clear that they have not suspended any accounts.

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SBF stated that they do monitor certain transactions but didn’t freeze any account.

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The user of the account further stated that his crypto was frozen.

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Earlier, Chinese journalist Colin Wu reported that FTX had frozen the account of one of its customers

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To which Aztec Network on Friday had to respond to customer complaints that FTX.

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Aztec also stated that they are aware of the fact that FTX is warning its users not to interact with Aztec.

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