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US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Firms Behind Bitcoin enabled Shipping Insurance Scheme in Strait of Hormuz
The US Treasury sanctioned two Iranian firms accused of operating a Bitcoin-enabled shipping insurance scheme in the Strait of Hormuz, framing it as a national security and sanctions evasion threat.
Aug 3, 2026
Istanbul Fintech Firm Zedpay Blacklisted by US Over Links to Iran Sanctions Evasion Network
The U.S. Treasury Department blacklisted Istanbul-based fintech firm Zedpay and its Iranian chairman for allegedly enabling payments that evade Iran sanctions.
Jul 27, 2026
US sanctions VPN, malware providers for enabling ransomware attacks
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned two individuals and one entity for providing infrastructure (VPNs, malware tools) used in ransomware attacks against U.S. organizations.
Jul 14, 2026
U.S. Sanctions First VPN Service and Malware Cryptor Seller Over Ransomware Support
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned a VPN service (1VPNS) and two individuals for allegedly enabling ransomware actors by providing anonymizing infrastructure, marking the first time a commercial VPN provider has been targeted under OFAC’s cyber-related sanctions authority.
Jul 14, 2026
Launch of OFAC Reconsideration Portal - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) launched a new online portal allowing sanctioned individuals and entities to formally request reconsideration of their designation, marking a procedural update to financial sanctions enforcement.
Published Jun 29, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Transnational Criminal Organizations Designations; Cuba Designations; Russia-related Designations Removals; Issuance of TCO-related General License; Publication of OFAC-OFSI Comparative Overview - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued sanctions designations against transnational criminal organizations, updated Cuba-related sanctions, removed certain Russia-related designations, issued a general license related to TCOs, and published a comparative overview with the UK's OFSI — actions that reshape financial enforcement tools but are unrelated to AI or technology development.
Published Jun 23, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
OFAC Related Press Releases - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued press releases related to sanctions enforcement, but the article provides no specific details about any AI-related activity, technology, or incident.
Published May 1, 2024 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Program Tag Definitions for OFAC Sanctions Lists - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published official definitions for program tags used in its sanctions lists, clarifying how entities and individuals are categorized under U.S. financial restrictions.
Published Apr 2, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 11, 2026
Where is OFAC's Country List? What countries do I need to worry about in terms of U.S. sanctions? - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) provides public guidance on U.S. sanctions compliance, clarifying that it does not maintain a single 'country list' but instead enforces targeted restrictions via country-specific programs, blocked persons lists, and sectoral directives.
Published Apr 1, 2023 · Analyzed Aug 4, 2026
Selected General Licenses Issued by OFAC - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued general licenses authorizing certain otherwise prohibited financial transactions involving sanctioned jurisdictions or entities, as part of its broader sanctions enforcement framework.
Published Apr 1, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 11, 2026
OFAC Specific Licenses and Interpretive Guidance - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued specific licenses and interpretive guidance related to sanctions compliance, clarifying permissible activities under existing financial restrictions.
Published Apr 1, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 18, 2026
OFAC Reporting System - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) operates a reporting system for sanctions compliance, but the article provides no operational detail, update, or AI-relevant context.
Published Apr 1, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 31, 2026
About OFAC - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions against targeted foreign countries, regimes, individuals, and entities to advance U.S. foreign policy and national security goals.
Published Apr 1, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 18, 2026
Contact OFAC - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The article is a generic government contact page for the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), providing basic contact information and links to official resources, with no substantive reporting on AI, technology, or financial crime.
Published Apr 1, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 18, 2026
Important technical notice for users of OFAC's Sanctions List Data Files - 03202019 - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
A routine technical notice from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regarding updates to its publicly available sanctions list data files, issued March 20, 2019.
Published Mar 20, 2019 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026