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Legal Compliance

Definition

Legal compliance refers to adherence to laws, regulations, and governmental mandates relevant to an organization’s operations. This involves establishing policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure that all business activities conform to statutory requirements and legal precedents. In the digital asset industry, legal compliance addresses anti-money laundering, Know Your Customer, data privacy, securities regulations, and taxation laws. Failure to maintain legal compliance can result in significant penalties, reputational damage, and operational disruption for digital asset firms.