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Typical severity: MEDIUM
OTC Desk Exposure
A direct, first-hop transfer to or from an over-the-counter trading desk, some of which operate with limited KYC.
Why it matters
OTC desks are a common off-ramp for converting crypto to fiat or other liquid assets — the classic final "integration" step in a laundering cycle.
How we detect it
Check first-hop counterparties directly against curated OTC-desk entity labels.
Example evidence
A direct transfer to or from a labeled OTC-desk address.