OKX tightens checks on crypto deposits tied to gambling, with AML reviews lasting at least 15 days

OKX is now treating deposits linked to gambling-related high-risk addresses as a trigger for anti-money laundering checks that last at least 15 days. For high-risk operators and PSPs, the point is simple: crypto inflows that look routine on the surface can now sit in review long enough to affect cash flow and settlement planning.

1. A transaction coming from an address in a high-risk group can now start an AML (anti-money laundering) review at OKX. The stated review period is not less than 15 days, which means the delay is built into the process rather than treated as an exception.
2. The control specifically targets crypto deposits connected with gambling. For operators in iGaming and adjacent high-risk verticals, that matters because source-of-funds and address-risk screening are no longer just a compliance back-office issue; they can directly affect deposit acceptance and timing.
3. The original note does not specify which jurisdictions, risk categories beyond gambling-related addresses, or transaction thresholds are covered. What is clear is that OKX is widening scrutiny on inbound crypto flows where the source address falls into a high-risk bucket.