Treasury Freezes and Unfreezes Global Blacklist Drama
Published Date: 8/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just added some people to its blacklist, meaning their U.S.-based assets are frozen and Americans can’t do business with them. At the same time, some folks got removed from the list, so their assets are now unlocked and business can resume. Plus, OFAC updated info on two others already on the list—keeping things fresh and clear for everyone involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New SDN Listings Freeze Assets
OFAC added one or more persons to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. 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.
SDN Removals Unblock Assets
OFAC removed one or more persons from its SDN List. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of those persons are unblocked, and U.S. persons are permitted to engage in lawful transactions with them.
SDN List Identity Information Updates
OFAC updated the identifying information for two persons already on the SDN List. These updates help U.S. persons, financial institutions, and businesses correctly identify listed parties when checking the SDN List before transactions.
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