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Acams CCAS Exam - Topic 1 Question 18 Discussion

What is indirect exposure in regards to blockchain analytics transaction monitoring?
B) The cryptoassets have a connection to risky activity via another crypto address or addresses.
A) The cryptoassets are absolutely linked to a specific user and identity on the blockchain.
C) The cryptoassets went through a mixing protocol to conceal source of funds.
D) The fiat currency is not immediately linked to a known bank account.

Acams CCAS Exam - Topic 1 Question 18 Discussion

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What is indirect exposure in regards to blockchain analytics transaction monitoring?

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Suggested Answer: B

Indirect exposure refers to a situation where cryptoassets are not directly associated with illicit activity but have transactional links through other addresses that are associated with risky or illicit behavior. Blockchain analytics tools detect these indirect links to flagged addresses, allowing firms to assess risk based on network connections rather than direct ownership or activity.

The DFSA AML guidance and international FATF Virtual Assets guidance explain that indirect exposure is a critical concept for transaction monitoring as it broadens the detection scope beyond direct transactions, flagging assets that might be ''tainted'' through intermediary addresses.


FATF Guidance on Virtual Assets and VASPs emphasizes monitoring both direct and indirect exposure of wallets to illicit activity.

DFSA AML Module Section 13 on Suspicious Activity Reports requires firms to incorporate indirect exposure assessments in their monitoring systemsAML/VER25/05-24: Sections 4.1, 6.3, 13.3; FATF VA Guidance 2021.

Therefore, B is the correct definition.

by Dominque at Jul 02, 2026, 10:10 PM

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Catarina
3 days ago
D is interesting too. Fiat not linked is indirect exposure.
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Mitsue
8 days ago
But A is too direct. Indirect means less certainty.
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Wynell
14 days ago
C could also be valid. Mixing protocols hide the source.
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Izetta
19 days ago
I agree, B feels right. It shows the link to other addresses.
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Adrianna
24 days ago
I think it's B. Connections to risky activity make sense.
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Marcelle
29 days ago
I agree, B makes sense. It highlights the indirect link.
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Elmira
1 month ago
I think B is the right answer. It shows the connection to risky activities.
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Kiley
1 month ago
D is interesting, but I’m not sure how it fits in here.
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Van
1 month ago
A is totally wrong; it’s not about direct links.
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Caitlin
2 months ago
Wait, so indirect exposure means it’s not directly linked? Sounds fishy.
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Rasheeda
2 months ago
I think C makes more sense, though.
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Lanie
2 months ago
B is the right answer, definitely!
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Mila
2 months ago
I recall a practice question about how fiat currency ties back to accounts, which makes me think option D could also be relevant to indirect exposure.
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Laticia
2 months ago
I feel like we discussed how indirect exposure doesn't directly tie a user to their assets, which could relate to option A, but I'm not confident.
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Vallie
3 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about mixing protocols being linked to indirect exposure. Maybe that's option C?
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Craig
3 months ago
I think indirect exposure might relate to option B, where assets connect to risky activities through other addresses. That sounds familiar from our case studies.
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