Does OFAC require KYC for crypto transactions?

Does OFAC require KYC for crypto transactions?

OFAC does not explicitly mandate Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures — those are FinCEN's domain under the Bank Secrecy Act. However, you cannot effectively screen for sanctions without knowing who your counterparty is. In practice, OFAC compliance requires KYC-level information.

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