Regulators are tightening AML/KYC rules for crypto and tokenized assets, and startups don’t have time for manual checks. In 2025, a new wave of AI-powered blockchain compliance tools automates on-chain screening, sanctions checks, address clustering, and anomaly detection. This guide shows what these tools actually do, the features that matter (beyond buzzwords), and a simple decision flow to choose the right stack for your exchange, Web3 app, or DeFi desk.