Treasury Freezes Assets of Newly Sanctioned Global Bad Actors
Published Date: 3/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just added new people to their blacklist, meaning their money and property in the U.S. are frozen. Americans can’t do business with these folks anymore. This move helps keep bad actors out of the U.S. financial system and protects national security.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Designated persons’ U.S. assets are blocked
OFAC placed one or more named persons on the SDN List, and all property and interests in property of those persons that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked. That means the blocked persons cannot access or move their money and property located under U.S. jurisdiction.
U.S. persons barred from dealing with SDNs
The Treasury’s OFAC added one or more people to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). All property and interests in property of those people that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-17487, Publication of a Determination Issued Pursuant to Executive Order 13902.
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a sector determination pursuant to a January 10, 2020 Executive Order. The determination was previously issued on OFAC's website.
2026-17491, Publication of Iran-Related Web General Licenses AA and BB
The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control just published two new Iran-related licenses, AA and BB, that let certain businesses wind down their deals with Iranian entities without breaking the rules. These licenses give companies until early October and September 2026 to wrap things up smoothly, avoiding penalties. If you’re involved in these transactions, now’s the time to act and keep everything legal and on track!
2026-17426, Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is indefinitely suspending five general licenses issued pursuant to the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations to align with changes in the foreign policy of the United States towards Iran.
2026-17332, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just blocked the property of certain people linked to terrorism, like Vasfi Akyuz, stopping Americans from doing business with them. This action started on August 20, 2026, and means any money or property they have under U.S. control is frozen. It’s a strong move to cut off support for groups like Hizballah and keep the financial system safe.
2026-17265, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons and vessels that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The vessels placed on the SDN List have been identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest.
2026-17263, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the name of one person that has been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of this person are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-04267, Long Island Rail Road's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control System
The Long Island Rail Road wants to update its safety system called Positive Train Control (PTC) to make trains even safer and smarter. This change affects all LIRR trains and riders, with the request submitted on March 3, 2025. The public can share their thoughts before the Federal Railroad Administration decides, and no big costs or delays are expected right now.
Next: 2025-04270, 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Operating Fund Shortfall Program Financial Reporting and Monitoring; OMB Control No.: 2577-0300
HUD wants to keep track of how money is used in the Operating Fund Shortfall Program and is asking for approval to collect this info. This affects housing agencies that get funds and helps make sure the money is spent right. They’re opening a 60-day window for people to share their thoughts before moving forward.