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OFAC Enforcement

Definition

OFAC enforcement refers to actions taken by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control to ensure compliance with economic sanctions programs. In the digital asset sphere, this involves imposing penalties on individuals or entities that conduct transactions with sanctioned parties using cryptocurrencies. OFAC maintains lists of sanctioned addresses and entities, requiring crypto businesses to implement robust compliance measures. These enforcement actions highlight regulatory expectations for digital asset intermediaries.