Countries where PeerMarkt services are unavailable or restricted
Version
1.0
Effective date
1 January 2025
Last updated
1 January 2025
Using a VPN, proxy, or any other method to circumvent geographic restrictions is a violation of our Terms of Service and may constitute criminal sanctions evasion. Accounts found circumventing restrictions will be permanently banned and reported.
The Platform is completely unavailable to residents of, persons located in, or nationals of:
| Country / Territory | Primary Sanctions Basis | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Iran (Islamic Republic of Iran) | OFAC Iran Sanctions | Ongoing |
| North Korea (DPRK) | OFAC DPRK Sanctions | Ongoing |
| Syria | OFAC Syria Sanctions | Ongoing |
| Cuba | OFAC Cuba Sanctions (CACR) | Ongoing |
| Crimea region (Ukraine) | OFAC Ukraine/Russia-related | 2014 |
| Donetsk People's Republic | OFAC Ukraine/Russia EO 14024 | 2022 |
| Luhansk People's Republic | OFAC Ukraine/Russia EO 14024 | 2022 |
| Russia (restricted sectors) | OFAC Russia-related sanctions | 2022 |
| Belarus | OFAC Belarus Sanctions | 2021 |
| Country | Basis |
|---|---|
| Myanmar | UN / EU / UK targeted sanctions |
| Afghanistan (Taliban government) | UN sanctions; OFAC SDT |
| Mali | UN / EU arms embargo and targeted sanctions |
| Central African Republic | UN arms embargo |
| Libya | UN arms embargo and targeted sanctions |
| Sudan | UN targeted sanctions; OFAC |
| South Sudan | UN arms embargo |
| Somalia | UN arms embargo |
| Yemen (Houthi-controlled areas) | UN / OFAC targeted sanctions |
| Haiti (specific persons) | UN targeted sanctions |
| Venezuela (senior officials) | OFAC Venezuela-related EO |
| Nicaragua (senior officials) | OFAC Nicaragua-related EO |
Users from the following jurisdictions may access the Platform but are subject to Enhanced Due Diligence, Tier 3 KYC, and additional transaction monitoring. This list is updated quarterly in alignment with FATF grey list updates:
Current FATF Grey List includes (subject to quarterly update): Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Croatia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Kenya, Mali, Monaco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Philippines, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Vietnam, Yemen, and others. Check fatf-gafi.org for current list.
Note: Inclusion on the FATF grey list does not mean the Platform is unavailable — it means additional verification is required. Many major African markets are currently on the grey list and are fully supported with enhanced due diligence.
| Country | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | Supported — Enhanced DD | FATF grey list; SEC VASP registration in progress |
| South Africa | Supported — Enhanced DD | FATF grey list; FSCA compliance required |
| Ghana | Supported — Enhanced DD | BoG regulatory sandbox participation |
| Morocco | Supported | Legal grey zone; CNDP registered; voluntary FATF compliance |
| Kenya | Supported — Enhanced DD | FATF grey list; Finance Act 2023 DAT compliance |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Supported | BCEAO/CENTIF compliance; UEMOA framework |
| Ethiopia | Blocked | National Bank of Ethiopia total crypto ban |
| Sudan | Blocked | UN sanctions + CBOS crypto restrictions |
| Algeria | Restricted | Banque d'Algérie crypto restrictions — pending regulatory clarity |
| Egypt | Restricted | CBE restrictions on crypto trading — pending license |
| Tunisia | Restricted | BCT restrictions — monitoring regulatory developments |
| Tanzania | Supported — Enhanced DD | FATF grey list; BOT framework in development |
| Senegal | Supported | BCEAO/UEMOA framework applicable |
This list is updated regularly as sanctions regimes change. For the most current information, contact compliance@peermarkt.com. Regulatory status changes rapidly in emerging markets — we review our jurisdiction policy monthly.
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