Key Insights:

• OKX may restrict funds for 15+ days as crypto news highlights tighter AML reviews.
• OKX CEO Star Xu warned that confirmed illicit activity could lead to permanent account bans.
• Telegram guarantee groups and Huiwang-linked transfers face higher source-of-funds scrutiny.

Crypto news turned to exchange compliance after OKX founder Star Xu warned users about high-risk cryptocurrency deposits. The OKX CEO said that certain transfers can trigger anti-money-laundering reviews lasting 15 days or longer.

During those reviews, OKX may restrict account functions and access to funds while compliance teams examine transaction histories. Xu added that accounts confirmed as illicit could lose access to OKX services…