OFACSanctions / OFACMay 7, 2026

OFAC Formally Publishes Belarus Sanctions General License 14

OFAC has formally published General License 14 under the Belarus Sanctions Regulations in the Federal Register. Compliance officers at firms with potential exposure to Belarus-related transactions should review the GL to understand the scope of any permitted activities.

What to do

Review the full text of Belarus GL 14, assess its applicability to your firm's Belarus-related transaction activity, and update sanctions compliance procedures and screening controls as needed.

Who this affects

Crypto ExchangeCrypto CustodianMoney Services BusinessPayments CompanyBank / Credit UnionBroker-Dealer / RIATrust Company

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Source

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