Case Study: K33 achieves faster AML compliance and fewer manual errors with n8n

K33 saves ~1 hour per compliance check with n8n

K33, a Norway-based cryptocurrency exchange, faced significant challenges in managing its extensive compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) workflows manually. This manual, error-prone process, which consumed approximately 70% of the team's time, involved spreadsheets and created serious regulatory risks. The company needed a solution that could automate these sensitive processes while keeping all customer data fully self-hosted to meet strict GDPR requirements, which ruled out cloud-based automation tools.

To solve this, K33 implemented a self-hosted instance of n8n. Using n8n, the company automated its entire customer lifecycle, from onboarding to periodic verification, and even built a custom node to integrate directly with its AML software. The results were substantial, saving the equivalent of a full-time employee and reducing client compliance checks by about an hour each. Beyond measurable time savings, n8n drove a cultural shift, empowering 80% of the team—including non-technical staff—to build and own their automations, which also impressed auditors with its clear, visual workflows.

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