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Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

Cross-border payment methods, such as cryptocurrencies, allow individuals to transfer money internationally, often bypassing traditional banking systems. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions countries for various political and security reasons, restricting financial transactions with these nations. Proponents argue that such a ban prevents financial support to regimes considered hostile or dangerous, ensuring compliance with international sanctions and national security policies. Opponents argue that it restricts humanitarian aid to families in need, infringes on personal freedoms, and that cryptocurrencies can provide a lifeline in crisis situations.

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 @9PFG4M8answered…2yrs2Y

Palestine shouldn't be grouped with countries such as North Korea when it comes to sanctions especially due to the ongoing crisis.

 @9NBN8YP from New York  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, exceptions should be made if the money goes to humanitarian aid. In this case, the burden of proof should be on the recipient

 @9PDVLF9answered…2yrs2Y

money sent to families is fine it is when it is used to fund criminal / terrorist organisations that it should be banned

 @8SZTB3Z answered…2yrs2Y

Palestine, absolutely not (why should people be allowed to send money to Israel which is currently run by war criminals?). Cuba? Outdated nonsense. Venezuela? Why, because they have a left-wing government? Russia, North Korea, Iran - OK.

 @9QSCSHJanswered…2yrs2Y

Sanctions should be lifted on Palestine but keep sanctions for the remainder of these countries, and sanctions should be closer targeted at leaders and the state apparatus and anything that funds tools of repression

 @9Q48XWNanswered…2yrs2Y

All payments to such a country must be on a record available to police indefinitely. This should not generally result in police concern, but may do

 @9QWT5T4answered…2yrs2Y

Yes to prevent terrorism only. As long as it can be shown it's not for terror no further action should be t-ken

 @9MTLQHBanswered…2yrs2Y

Draft strict legislation to ensure transactions of this type are used for the benefit of people and citizens rather than financing corrupt regimes or autocracies.

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iSideWith. (2026). “Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?” — Public Opinion Poll Results. Retrieved June 25, 2026, from https://uk.isidewith.com/polls/5143668203

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