# OFAC designates A7 Network as a transnational criminal organization

> OFAC added A7 Network to the SDN List under its transnational criminal organization program.

- URL: https://riadefi.com/regulation/2026-10-01-ofac-a7-network-tco-designation/
- Posture: Agency order
- Authorities: Office of Foreign Assets Control
- Event date: 2026-10-01
- Effective: 2026-10-01
- Version: 1, published 2026-10-02 (first published 2026-10-02)
- Advisor-relevant: yes

## What changed

OFAC added A7 Network to the SDN List under its transnational criminal organization program. The accompanying FinCEN alert connects the network to A7A5 settlement and digital-asset intermediaries. The designation triggers applicable blocking and transaction restrictions for the network's property within U.S. jurisdiction; it is distinct from FinCEN's proposed sub-agent transfer rule and earlier designations of individual network entities.

## Who it affects

- U.S. persons dealing with A7 Network property
- Digital-asset custodians and transfer providers
- Advisers assessing client stablecoin counterparties

## What is still open

- Attribution of accounts and wallets to the network
- Whether particular sub-agent transactions involve blocked property
- Treatment of specific indirect or wrapped-token exposures

## What it means for an advisor

- Update entity screening for A7 Network
- Review potential network-linked stablecoin exposures with compliance providers
- Escalate suspected blocked-property interests for transaction-specific review

## Sources

1. [Iran-related Designations and Designations Updates; Transnational Criminal Organizations Designation; Publication of Iran-related Determination; Publication of Amended Iran-related Frequently Asked Question](https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20261001) · Office of Foreign Assets Control · 2026-10-01 · effective 2026-10-01
2. [FinCEN Alert on the A7 Network](https://www.fincen.gov/system/files/2026-10/FinCEN-Alert-A7-Network.pdf) · Financial Crimes Enforcement Network · 2026-10-01


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