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When you manage wallets on Circle’s platform, you must comply with applicable sanctions laws, including regulations enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The following sections explain what OFAC compliance requires, how Circle’s terms of service address it, and what actions Circle takes when it detects non-compliant transactions.

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Addressing OFAC sanctions in wallet management

You must adhere to Circle’s terms of service regarding OFAC sanctions when managing wallets. You are responsible for maintaining compliance with these regulations and understanding the consequences of violating them.

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OFAC sanctions compliance in terms of service

  • You must ensure that the wallets you create do not transact with OFAC-sanctioned addresses.
  • Violations may result in reporting to OFAC or banning your developer account.

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Actions taken for detected non-compliant transactions

Circle takes the following actions when a wallet sends or receives a transaction involving an OFAC-sanctioned address:
  • Circle temporarily restricts the wallet from making outbound transactions pending a review.
  • You should contact Circle Customer Support to move the affected funds to a quarantine wallet.
For more information, refer to the following: