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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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No

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Yes

 @B39KVZ9answered…1mo1MO

No, but it should limit the amount that could be sent

 @B396QG7answered…1mo1MO

No but only banned for those who have been involved in crimes that are extreme.

 @B34PBVKVolt Germanyanswered…1mo1MO

The use of cross-border payment methods should be closely monitored and tightly regulated to prevent the money from going to hostile governments and organisations, but not banned

 @B26G3K9Alternative for Germanyfrom California  answered…3mos3MO

No, but do not issue visas to people from non-Nato nations.

 @9ZS63LNChristian Democratic Unionanswered…4mos4MO

If verified as \Humanitarian, yes. If terrorist, verified as terroroist, no.

 @9Y5RJ54Leftfrom West Virginia  answered…5mos5MO

No, but there should be a limit. Both (or more) parties must also be contactable.

 @9P73NNTanswered…10mos10MO

if safe then yes and if high risk of intervention from extremist government or terrorists then no

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How do you think cross-border payment systems should prioritize human rights while still respecting international laws and sanctions?

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Do you believe there should be exceptions to financial restrictions when humanitarian aid is at stake, or are these rules too important to bend?

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Have you ever thought about how international money transfers impact people’s freedom to help loved ones across borders?

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In your opinion, should governments restrict financial transactions with certain countries if it affects innocent people trying to survive?

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Do you think being able to send money across borders without using banks gives more freedom to the average person, or does it create more risks?

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How would you feel if international sanctions meant you couldn’t financially support family members in another country, even during a crisis?

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Can technology like cryptocurrency really solve the struggles people face with traditional banks when transferring money internationally?

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Do you think preventing cross-border payments because of security concerns outweighs the personal needs of individuals who are in difficult situations?

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How do you balance the need for national security with the ability for families to stay financially connected in countries under sanctions?

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Is bypassing government restrictions with cryptocurrencies a form of fighting for personal freedom, or does it create new dangers?

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