SSG is a trusted security partner for financial services clients and provides expert agents who help preserve the integrity of the platform through:
Enhanced Security and Fraud Prevention
Regulatory Compliance
Operational Efficiency
Tools Deployed
SSG’s expert blockchain team uses state-of-the-art tools including Unit21, Chainalysis, Metabase, Sift, and Elliptic to monitor Blockchain transactions. The cryptocurrency space is vulnerable to fraudulent activities including money laundering, and other illicit transactions.
SSG tracks and analyzes cryptocurrency transactions in real-time or after the fact to identify suspicious patterns and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Data Collection and Analysis
SSG gathers on-chain data from public blockchains and off-chain data
SSG uses advanced analytics and algorithms to detect anomalies and suspicious patterns.
Real-Time Monitoring
AI tools continuously track transactions and flag high-risk activities.
This enables proactive identification of suspicious behaviors as they happen.
Risk Assessment
Evaluates transactions based on factors such as wallet history, geographic location, and transaction size.
Utilizes machine learning and AI to enhance detection of unusual patterns.
Disbursement to High-Risk Countries (Cross Border and In Country)
Velocity of Funds
Multiple Inbound/Outbound Crypto Transactions
Older senders/receivers of crypto
Senders/Receivers of large transactions
Withdraws to many accounts
Red Flag Categories
Transaction and blockchain monitoring triggers operate according to a predefined set of rules, which our clients can adjust.
This setup generates alerts on a regular schedule. Additionally, SSG conducts holistic reviews; rather than treating alerts as isolated incidents, we analyze them in the context of the entire account’s activity.
Factors for Alert Dispositions
Transaction Monitoring oversees transactions to detect money laundering and terrorist financing, ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-
Terrorist Financing (CTF) regulations. It helps financial institutions identify suspicious transactions and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) as needed.
Alert disposition narrative must include minimum points:
Risk Factors
Know Your Client – Know Your Customer
Sanctions Screening
KYC screening is essential for businesses to verify customer identities, assess risks, and comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.
It helps prevent fraud, financial crimes, and reputational damage while promoting trust and customer relationship management.
Screening Tools
We have extensive experience in KYC screening using tools such as FCRM Fiserv, DJ Factiva, and LexisNexis Bridger.
Screening Coverage Provided
Watchlist screening is tailored by clients based on integrated tools. SSG conducts OFAC, Sanctions, PEP/RCA, and Adverse News screenings at account opening and regularly, known as “daily delta” screening.
The set of Watchlists against which SSG screens includes:
Types of Special Interest Persons (SIPs) include:
Approved Factors for Alert Dispositions
KYC screening is vital for businesses to verify identities, assess risks, and comply with regulations against money laundering and terrorist financing. It prevents fraud, financial crimes, and reputational harm while building trust in customer relationships. To meet international sanctions, all screening matches must be reviewed and addressed. We have created guidelines to help analysts formulate their disposition notes.
Alert dispositions must include at least one strong primary identifier:
Primary Identifiers are standalone factors providing conclusive evidence for the disposition of an alert.
Two or more medium secondary identifier factor
Secondary Identifiers are used with other secondary identifiers to disposition an alert. They may not provide conclusive evidence alone, but they strengthen the evidence when combined.
Partial Name Mismatch
Country Mismatch
Gender Mismatch
Possible Age Difference
SSG's Security Stance
Our organization maintains a robust security posture to safeguard data, systems, and reputation. SSG is PCI DSS version 4.0 certified and follows all required security protocols.
