OFACSanctions / OFACApril 16, 2026

OFAC Adds New Persons to SDN Sanctions Blacklist

OFAC has designated one or more persons to the SDN List, blocking their U.S.-accessible assets and prohibiting all U.S. persons and entities from transacting with them. Crypto exchanges, custodians, and payment firms must ensure their screening systems are updated to catch these new designations before processing any related transactions.

What to do

Ingest the latest OFAC SDN List update into your sanctions screening platform and conduct a lookback review of recent transactions for any exposure to newly designated parties.

Who this affects

Crypto ExchangeCrypto CustodianWallet ProviderMoney Services BusinessPayments CompanyFintech / NeobankBank / Credit UnionTrust CompanyBroker-Dealer / RIA

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