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AML check on Noble

Noble is a Cosmos chain built for issuing assets, used by Circle for native USDC in Cosmos. Addresses start with noble1. Circle plans to pause USDC on Noble on 12 January 2027.

Address formatStarts with noble1 · Bech32; the same key has other prefixes on other Cosmos chainsnoble1j20ptf2dxa8z9pukn4pgd4v5hqz050jjpv22p9Example for illustration, not a real address.
Note

Circle is winding down USDC on Noble: minting stops on 13 October 2026 and the contract will be fully paused on 12 January 2027, after which remaining balances go through a manual redemption process. The module that issues USDC on Noble has a role that can blacklist addresses, controlled by the issuer rather than Noble's governance.

Services that check Noble

01EllipticEnterprise platformPrice on requestSupportedNot scored

How to check a Noble address

  1. Get the public addressAsk your counterparty for the address they will send from — or copy it from the incoming transaction.
  2. Pick a service that covers NobleChoose one marked “Supported” in the list above. Check the prefix: noble1 means a Noble account. USDC moved to another Cosmos chain sits at a different address there, so make sure your checker supports that exact chain.
  3. Run the check and read itIf you hold USDC on Noble, plan to move it before 12 January 2027. Circle names three exit routes: an exchange that accepts Noble USDC, a DEX swap on Noble, or a CCTP V1 transfer to another chain.
A real AML check needs only a public address. Never share a seed phrase or private key.

Noble specifics

  • Noble is a Cosmos SDK blockchain built specifically for issuing assets, with a focus on stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, and it is run by a fixed set of approved validators (Proof of Authority).[1]
  • Circle announced on 12 September 2023 that native USDC on Noble was available, and that users could move it from Noble to other Cosmos chains over IBC (the Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol).[2]
  • Noble uses Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP), which burns USDC on one chain and mints it on another, to move native USDC between Noble and other blockchains.[3]
  • On Noble, USDC is issued through a module called fiattokenfactory, which includes a Blacklister role that can blacklist and unblacklist addresses and a Pauser role that can pause the module; Noble says these controls belong to the asset issuer, not to Noble's chain governance.[4]
  • Circle announced on 10 September 2026 that it is ending support for USDC on Noble: new minting stops on 13 October 2026, CCTP V1 transfer limits start shrinking on 31 October 2026, and the Noble USDC contract will be fully paused on 12 January 2027. Noble will not get CCTP V2.[5]
  • Noble also issues the Noble Dollar (USDN), which its docs describe as a yield-bearing stablecoin backed by short-term U.S. Treasury bills through the M0 protocol.[6]
  • Circle says it will take a snapshot of all USDC still on Noble when the contract is paused on 12 January 2027, and remaining holders will have to use a manual redemption portal that opens on 13 January 2027. Circle asks holders to move USDC off Noble before then via an exchange that accepts Noble USDC, a DEX swap on Noble, or a CCTP V1 transfer to another chain.[7]
  • Circle warns that from 1 December 2026, CCTP exits from Noble may be limited to certain destination chains.[8]

Common risks on Noble

DeFi protocolLowEstablished on-chain lending, swaps and liquidity pools.ScamHighMoney taken through fake investments, phishing, impersonation and similar deception.Stolen fundsHighCoins taken in hacks of exchanges, protocols or personal wallets.

FAQ

Is Circle stopping USDC on Noble?

Yes. Circle announced on 10 September 2026 that new USDC minting on Noble stops on 13 October 2026 and the Noble USDC contract will be fully paused on 12 January 2027. Circle will snapshot the remaining balances and open a manual redemption portal on 13 January 2027.

Can USDC on Noble be frozen?

Noble's docs say USDC is issued through a module with a Blacklister role that can blacklist and unblacklist addresses, plus a Pauser role that can pause the module. These controls belong to the asset issuer, not to Noble's chain governance.

What does a Noble address look like?

It starts with noble1 and uses Bech32 encoding, which includes a checksum that catches most typos.

How do I check a Noble address for AML risk?

Copy the public address, open one of the services listed above that supports Noble, and run the check. You never need a seed phrase or private key.

What does “Not verified” mean?

The service claims support somewhere — in marketing copy or a third-party page — but its own docs, pricing or FAQ do not list the network. Treat it as unknown.

Sources

  1. Noble — Noble Documentation. Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  2. Circle — Native USDC Now Available on Noble (12 Sept 2023). Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  3. Noble — Noble Documentation. Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  4. Noble — x/fiattokenfactory. Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  5. Circle — Circle is Discontinuing Support for USDC and CCTP V1 on Noble (10 Sept 2026). Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  6. Noble — USDN Overview. Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  7. Circle — Circle is Discontinuing Support for USDC and CCTP V1 on Noble (10 Sept 2026). Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  8. Circle — Circle is Discontinuing Support for USDC and CCTP V1 on Noble (10 Sept 2026). Checked 4 Oct 2026.