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Compliance Cost Burden

Definition

Compliance cost burden refers to the expenses and resources required for an entity to meet regulatory obligations. These costs encompass financial expenditures, personnel time, technology investments, and operational adjustments necessary to adhere to laws, rules, and standards. In the digital asset space, this includes anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), and securities regulations. The burden can be substantial, particularly for smaller organizations operating in nascent or rapidly evolving regulatory landscapes.