Beginner
What is a Stablecoin Blacklist?
Learn the basics of how stablecoin issuers like Tether and Circle can freeze funds, why they do it, and what it means for the broader crypto ecosystem.
Understanding Stablecoin Blacklists
New to crypto compliance? Start here. We've written guides to help you understand how stablecoin blacklists work, why they matter, and how to protect your operations.
Essential Reading
Beginner
Why Tether Freezes Funds
Tether has frozen over $1.5 billion in USDT. Understand the reasons behind these freezes: law enforcement requests, sanctions compliance, and suspicious activity.
Intermediate
Tether vs Circle: Different Freeze Policies
USDT and USDC handle blacklists differently. Compare their policies, response times, and the technical mechanisms they use to freeze addresses.
Intermediate
Blacklist Proximity Explained
What does it mean to be "1 hop" from a blacklisted address? Learn how proximity analysis works and why indirect connections matter for compliance.
Advanced
Compliance 101 for Crypto Businesses
A practical guide for exchanges, DeFi protocols, and OTC desks. Learn how to implement blacklist monitoring, transaction screening, and risk policies.
Advanced
OFAC Sanctions and Stablecoins
How US Treasury sanctions interact with stablecoin blacklists. Understand the legal framework, Tornado Cash precedent, and what it means for your exposure.
Ready to check your exposure?
Now that you understand how blacklists work, use Eagle Virtual to check any address across 9 chains. See blacklist status, proximity risk, and transaction history.