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3 changes: 3 additions & 0 deletions Dockerfile
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COPY glossary/ ./glossary/
# Round 21 pSEO — OFAC sanctions programs index
COPY programs/ ./programs/
# Round 48 pSEO — sanctions evasion typologies and jurisdiction risk ratings
COPY evasion/ ./evasion/
COPY risk-ratings/ ./risk-ratings/
# Interactive shareable tools (compliance-check, ai-spend-optimizer)
COPY tools/ ./tools/
# R17 UX system — shared design system across portfolio
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39 changes: 38 additions & 1 deletion api.py
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if _os.path.isfile(_rp):
with open(_rp, "r", encoding="utf-8") as _fh:
return self._serve_text(_fh.read(), "text/html; charset=utf-8")
for _pfx in ("/vs/", "/faq/", "/learn/", "/alternatives-to/", "/penalties/", "/guides/", "/checklists/", "/cost-of/", "/best/", "/templates/", "/stats/", "/redflags/", "/scenarios/", "/programs/", "/benchmarks/"):
for _pfx in ("/vs/", "/faq/", "/learn/", "/alternatives-to/", "/penalties/", "/guides/", "/checklists/", "/cost-of/", "/best/", "/templates/", "/stats/", "/redflags/", "/scenarios/", "/programs/", "/benchmarks/", "/evasion/", "/risk-ratings/"):
if p.path.startswith(_pfx):
_slug = p.path[len(_pfx):].split("?")[0].split("/")[0]
if not _slug:
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("/glossary/ofac-web3-regulation-glossary-3", "monthly", "0.7", "Ofac Web3 Regulation Glossary 3"),
("/glossary/ofac-web3-regulation-glossary-4", "monthly", "0.7", "Ofac Web3 Regulation Glossary 4"),
("/glossary/ofac-web3-regulation-glossary-5", "monthly", "0.7", "Ofac Web3 Regulation Glossary 5"),
("/evasion/cross-chain-bridge-evasion", "monthly", "0.8", "Cross Chain Bridge Evasion"),
("/evasion/shell-company-front-companies", "monthly", "0.8", "Shell Company Front Companies"),
("/evasion/trade-based-money-laundering", "monthly", "0.8", "Trade Based Money Laundering"),
("/evasion/crypto-mixer-evasion", "monthly", "0.8", "Crypto Mixer Evasion"),
("/evasion/ransomware-payment-evasion", "monthly", "0.8", "Ransomware Payment Evasion"),
("/evasion/virtual-asset-service-provider-evasion", "monthly", "0.8", "Virtual Asset Service Provider Evasion"),
("/evasion/diplomatic-pouch-courier-evasion", "monthly", "0.8", "Diplomatic Pouch Courier Evasion"),
("/evasion/shipping-flag-hopping-evasion", "monthly", "0.8", "Shipping Flag Hopping Evasion"),
("/evasion/digital-currency-stablecoin-evasion", "monthly", "0.8", "Digital Currency Stablecoin Evasion"),
("/evasion/gift-card-prepaid-card-evasion", "monthly", "0.8", "Gift Card Prepaid Card Evasion"),
("/evasion/nft-digital-asset-evasion", "monthly", "0.8", "Nft Digital Asset Evasion"),
("/evasion/decentralized-exchange-evasion", "monthly", "0.8", "Decentralized Exchange Evasion"),
("/risk-ratings/iran", "monthly", "0.8", "Iran Sanctions Risk Rating"),
("/risk-ratings/north-korea", "monthly", "0.8", "North Korea Sanctions Risk Rating"),
("/risk-ratings/syria", "monthly", "0.8", "Syria Sanctions Risk Rating"),
("/risk-ratings/cuba", "monthly", "0.8", "Cuba Sanctions Risk Rating"),
("/risk-ratings/russia", "monthly", "0.8", "Russia Sanctions Risk Rating"),
("/risk-ratings/belarus", "monthly", "0.8", "Belarus Sanctions Risk Rating"),
("/risk-ratings/venezuela", "monthly", "0.8", "Venezuela Sanctions Risk Rating"),
("/risk-ratings/myanmar", "monthly", "0.8", "Myanmar Sanctions Risk Rating"),
("/risk-ratings/china", "monthly", "0.8", "China Sanctions Risk Rating"),
("/risk-ratings/turkey", "monthly", "0.8", "Turkey Sanctions Risk Rating"),
("/risk-ratings/uae", "monthly", "0.8", "Uae Sanctions Risk Rating"),
("/risk-ratings/pakistan", "monthly", "0.8", "Pakistan Sanctions Risk Rating"),
("/risk-ratings/india", "monthly", "0.8", "India Sanctions Risk Rating"),
("/risk-ratings/brazil", "monthly", "0.8", "Brazil Sanctions Risk Rating"),
("/risk-ratings/singapore", "monthly", "0.8", "Singapore Sanctions Risk Rating"),
("/best/best-ofac-screening-for-fintech", "weekly", "0.9", "Best OFAC Screening For Fintech"),
("/best/best-sanctions-screening-for-crypto-exchanges", "weekly", "0.9", "Best Sanctions Screening For Crypto Exchanges"),
("/best/best-sanctions-screening-for-defi-protocols", "weekly", "0.9", "Best Sanctions Screening For Defi Protocols"),
("/best/best-sanctions-screening-for-marketplaces", "weekly", "0.9", "Best Sanctions Screening For Marketplaces"),
("/best/best-sanctions-screening-for-psps", "weekly", "0.9", "Best Sanctions Screening For PSPs"),
("/best/best-ofac-screening-for-ai-agents", "weekly", "0.9", "Best OFAC Screening For AI Agents"),
("/best/best-sanctions-screening-for-banks", "weekly", "0.9", "Best Sanctions Screening For Banks"),
("/best/best-sanctions-screening-for-insurance", "weekly", "0.9", "Best Sanctions Screening For Insurance"),
("/best/best-sanctions-screening-for-ecommerce", "weekly", "0.9", "Best Sanctions Screening For Ecommerce"),
("/best/best-sanctions-screening-for-startups", "weekly", "0.9", "Best Sanctions Screening For Startups"),
]
import datetime
today = datetime.date.today().isoformat()
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<p class="byline">By SanctionsAI team · Updated 2026-08-09</p>
<h1>Best OFAC screening for AI agents</h1>
<p class="lede">AI agents that process payments need sanctions screening built into their payment path. This guide covers the unique compliance requirements for autonomous agent payment systems.</p>
<h2>The agent compliance gap</h2>
<p>Traditional sanctions screening is designed for human-initiated transactions with human review of alerts. AI agents operate autonomously, processing payments at machine speed. The compliance gap: who screens the agent's transactions when there is no human in the loop?</p>
<h2>Screening requirements for AI agents</h2>
<table><tr><th>Requirement</th><th>Why</th><th>SanctionsAI capability</th></tr>
<tr><td>API-first integration</td><td>Agents call APIs, not use dashboards</td><td>REST API with sub-200ms response</td></tr>
<tr><td>Real-time screening</td><td>Agents process payments at machine speed</td><td>Per-transaction API call</td></tr>
<tr><td>Wallet screening</td><td>Agents use crypto payment paths</td><td>OFAC SDN wallet address database</td></tr>
<tr><td>Name/entity screening</td><td>Agents interact with named counterparties</td><td>Name and entity fuzzy matching</td></tr>
<tr><td>Autonomous decision-making</td><td>Agents must decide block/proceed without human input</td><td>Boolean API response (blocked/clean)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Audit trail</td><td>Every agent decision must be logged</td><td>Per-check audit log with timestamp</td></tr></table>
<h2>How to integrate screening into an agent payment path</h2>
<p>The recommended pattern: before executing any payment, the agent calls the sanctions screening API with the counterparty's wallet or name. If the response indicates a match, the agent blocks the payment and logs the event. This creates an autonomous compliance layer.</p>
<div class="callout good"><strong>SanctionsAI is purpose-built for this.</strong> The API returns a simple JSON response: {"blocked": true/false, "matches": [...]} that any agent can process without human intervention.</div>
<div class="cta"><h2>Screen your agent's next payment</h2>
<p style="color:#9ca3af;margin:.5rem 0">Check any wallet, name, or entity against OFAC, EU, UN sanctions lists in real time.</p>
<a href="/tools/wallet-checker">Free wallet checker</a></div>
<div class="faq-section"><h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2><dl>
<dt>Can AI agents screen sanctions autonomously?</dt><dd>Yes. SanctionsAI provides a REST API that returns a boolean blocked/clean response. Agents can call this before executing any payment and block automatically if the counterparty is flagged.</dd><dt>How do AI agents comply with OFAC?</dt><dd>AI agents processing payments must screen every transaction against OFAC SDN lists. The agent should call a sanctions screening API before executing each payment and block if a match is found. This creates an autonomous compliance layer.</dd><dt>What happens if an AI agent processes a payment to a sanctioned entity?</dt><dd>OFAC sanctions apply regardless of whether the transaction was human or machine-initiated. The entity operating the agent is liable. Civil penalties can reach $356,571 per violation.</dd><dt>Is there an API specifically for agent sanctions screening?</dt><dd>SanctionsAI is purpose-built for AI agent payment paths. The API is designed for autonomous decision-making: simple JSON response, sub-200ms latency, audit trail. See /docs for API documentation.</dd>
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