22 September
Citizens in sanctioned countries use decentralized exchanges, stablecoins like DAI, and peer-to-peer networks to bypass financial restrictions. Despite OFAC crackdowns, crypto access remains widespread through offshore platforms and privacy tools.
18 April
OFAC sanctions have severely restricted Iranian access to global crypto exchanges by blocking wallet addresses and forcing platforms to comply. Iranians now rely on risky P2P trades and shadow exchanges, while regulators use blockchain analytics to track evasion.
13 March
In 2025, U.S. sanctions on Syria were dramatically lifted, allowing Syrian crypto users to legally access global exchanges, wallets, and mining tech. Learn how General License 25 and SDN list changes transformed access for ordinary Syrians.
