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A community volunteer sent an outreach email to OKX at help@okx.com and support@okx.com requesting restoration of access for users in Syria. The email referenced the 2025 OFAC General License and EU sanctions lift.
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Community report confirmed that OKX blocks users in Syria. When searching for Syria in the country/region selector during account creation, it appears greyed out with "not available" label. The app also displays a "Restricted location" popup stating: "We're sorry, OKX Exchange products aren't availa...
Work at OKX? Know someone who does?
You can help change this. Syria's political situation has changed—all sanctions have been lifted. Many companies just haven't updated their policies yet. If you work at OKX or know someone who does, share our resources with their legal or compliance team. Sometimes all it takes is one person asking the right question.
Tips for advocating: Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams. Reference the lifted sanctions. Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria. Every voice matters.
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