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Record Penalty

Definition

A record penalty refers to a punitive financial sanction, often of an unprecedented or exceptionally large amount, imposed by a regulatory or judicial body for a violation of laws or regulations. In the digital asset space, such penalties are levied against companies or individuals for transgressions like unregistered securities offerings, market manipulation, or failures in anti-money laundering compliance. These significant fines serve as a strong deterrent. They underscore the severity of regulatory breaches.