Eligibility
This page explains who may subscribe for, acquire, or redeem Anchored tokenized products, and outlines the jurisdictional and regulatory restrictions that apply. Anchored Finance is committed to operating within global regulatory frameworks and maintaining the highest standards of compliance, transparency, and investor protection.
Who Can Invest in Anchored Finance Products?
Anchored Finance tokenized products are designed for professional and qualified investors, subject to local laws and Anchored's compliance policies. Our products are primarily intended for non-U.S. and non-China investors who meet specific regulatory definitions in their jurisdictions.
Certain individuals and entities are restricted or prohibited from purchasing, holding, or redeeming these tokens due to regulatory, sanctions, or licensing limitations.
This page provides a detailed overview of:
Jurisdictions where participation is prohibited
Jurisdictions where participation is restricted and subject to additional eligibility checks
Other compliance-based scenarios that may limit onboarding or use of the platform
Jurisdictions Where Access Is Prohibited
Individuals who reside in, are citizens of, or entities that are incorporated in or primarily operate from any of the jurisdictions listed below ("Prohibited Persons") are not permitted to subscribe for, purchase, or redeem Anchored tokenized products:
Afghanistan
Algeria
Belarus
Canada
China (excluding Hong Kong SAR)
Cuba
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK / North Korea)
Eritrea
Iran
Libya
Myanmar
Morocco
Nepal
Russia
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Syria
Ukraine regions under sanctions, including Crimea, Donetsk (DNR), Luhansk (LNR), Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Sevastopol
United States — including all states, territories, possessions, and federal districts
Venezuela
FATF High-Risk Jurisdictions
To strengthen our AML/CFT compliance framework, Anchored Finance includes jurisdictions identified by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as having significant strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regimes. This currently includes the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Iran, and Myanmar.
Additional U.S.-related restriction:
Persons located in, transacting from, or classified as "U.S. persons" (as defined under Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act), or acting for the benefit of a U.S. person, are prohibited from acquiring or redeeming Anchored tokens.
Anchored Finance may also bar participation if doing so would violate sanctions, securities regulations, internal risk policies, or token-issuer governing documents. Entities that are majority-owned (50%+) by Prohibited Persons are also generally considered prohibited.
Other Restrictions
Anchored Finance also applies compliance screening unrelated to geography. The platform may deny onboarding or block usage for:
Persons or entities subject to sanctions (OFAC, FATF, UN, EU, UK, etc.)
Politically exposed persons (PEPs), where risk cannot be mitigated
Entities engaged in high-risk, unlicensed, or prohibited industries
Users who fail KYC/KYB verification or provide insufficient documentation
Entities controlled by prohibited or sanctioned individuals
Certain business categories may also be unsupported depending on risk and licensing requirements.
Questions or Support
If you have questions about eligibility, onboarding requirements, or whether your jurisdiction is supported, please contact our compliance team at:
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