Treasury Freezes More Assets: Blacklist Grows Overnight
Published Date: 4/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just added some people to a special blacklist because they broke important rules. This means any money or property they have in the U.S. is frozen, and Americans can’t do business with them. If you’re involved, watch out—these changes take effect immediately and could impact your money or deals.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Assets Frozen; U.S. Transactions Barred
The Treasury's OFAC added one or more people to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of those persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. These changes take effect immediately.
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
2026-17725, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons whose property and interests in property have been unblocked and who have been removed from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). OFAC is also publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's 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. These actions are taken pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, "Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism," 66 FR 49079, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 786, as amended by Executive Order 13886 of September 9, 2019, "Modernizing Sanctions To Combat Terrorism," (collectively, "Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886") 84 FR 48041, 3 CFR, 2019 Comp., p. 356.
2026-17724, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
On August 26, 2026, the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC blocked the property of two groups, Palestine Action from the UK and Autistici Inventati from Italy, for supporting terrorism. This means Americans can’t do business with them, and any money or property they have under U.S. control is frozen. These actions send a clear message: support for terrorism won’t be tolerated, and the clock is ticking for compliance.
2026-17613, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
On August 24, 2026, the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC added new people and ships to its blacklist, meaning their U.S.-based money and property are frozen. Americans can’t do business with these blocked individuals or vessels anymore. Plus, OFAC updated info on someone already on the list, keeping the sanctions sharp and up-to-date.
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.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-06576, Prospective Grant of Exclusive License, Inter-Institutional Agreement-Institution Lead: Conductive Polymer Coated Electrodes for Dielectrophoretic Cell Positioning and Electroporation
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is planning to give Cambridge Enterprise Limited an exclusive license to use a cool new technology involving special electrodes that can move and zap cells. This means Cambridge can develop and sell this invention, which could speed up medical research and treatments. The deal could start soon and might bring new innovations to healthcare without extra cost to the public.
Next: 2025-06578, Proposals by Non-Federal Interests for Inclusion in the Annual Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development
The Army’s Civil Works office wants ideas from local groups and communities for new water projects or changes to existing ones. These suggestions will be included in the 2026 Annual Report to Congress, helping decide future water plans and funding. If you’re involved in water projects, now’s the time to share your proposals before the deadline!