Sec. 104. Appointment of Director of Digital Currency Security
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Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall appoint a Director of Digital Currency Security in the Office of Economic Sanctions Policy and Implementation of the Department. The Director appointed pursuant to subsection
(a)shall be responsible for the following: Reviewing and analyzing the manner and extent to which digital currencies are impacting the United States sanctions regime. Assisting in the development of sanctions policy and implementation that is resilient to the use of digital currencies by malevolent actors. Coordinating with the Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Financial Crime Enforcement Network of the Department of the Treasury, as appropriate, to share information and develop best practices. Engaging with private sector actors to broaden understanding of the digital currency ecosystem, further comprehend economic costs and benefits, and encourage coordination and partnership in isolating bad actors.