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Attorney on Operation Choke Point 2.0: 'The government should fix what it has broken'

Stephen Gannon, a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, said that the U.S. government needs to address the harm caused by "debanking" crypto-linked individuals and firms under what is being referred to as Operation Choke Point (OCP) 2.0.

U.S. sanctions network over alleged Iranian oil shipments

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on an international network accused of facilitating the shipment of Iranian crude oil to China.

BaFin announces warning on unlicensed services by CoinCapitals and EasyInvestingPro

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a warning against the websites coincapitals.net and easyinvestingpro.com for offering unlicensed financial and cryptocurrency services.

U.S. Treasury announces $125B offering in new quarterly refunding plan

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced plans to issue $125 billion in Treasury securities to refund approximately $106.2 billion of maturing Treasury notes and bonds.

Treasury Secretary holds first call with Bank of Japan Governor

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent recently engaged in a virtual introductory meeting with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda.

Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee reports on economic conditions affecting borrowing strategies

The Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee (TBAC) has issued a report to the Secretary of the Treasury, providing insights into current economic conditions and their implications for Treasury borrowing strategies.

Treasury announces nominations for assistant secretaries for financial institutions and markets

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced President Trump's intention to nominate Luke Pettit and Jason De Sena Trennert for roles at the United States Department of the Treasury.

Treasury committee reviews fiscal strategies amid shifting economic landscape

The Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee convened on February 4, 2025, at the Department of the Treasury to discuss various financial matters.

Moody's launches Maxsight platform for enterprise-wide global risk navigation

Moody's has introduced Maxsight, a new platform aimed at helping businesses manage and understand risks associated with third-party relationships, supply chains, and compliance processes.

Treasury Secretary Bessent discusses economic priorities with ECB President Lagarde

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent recently engaged in an introductory meeting with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.

Treasury reassures Congress on integrity of federal payment systems

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has addressed a letter to Congress concerning its payment systems managed by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service.

Quantum computing trends forecasted for financial industry adoption by 2025

The financial sector is poised to be among the first to adopt quantum computing technologies as they become commercially viable in the coming years.

Treasury reveals borrowing plans for early 2025

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced its current estimates for privately-held net marketable borrowing for the first two quarters of 2025.

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland appoints new advisory council members

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has announced the appointment of 48 new members to its advisory councils.

NCUA prohibits former Genisys employee from working with federally insured institutions

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has issued a prohibition notice in January 2025.

Metaverse staff on Binance France investigation: 'Binance is really putting in the effort to comply, but the scrutiny continues'

Kenneth Lagunilla, a staff member at TCG World, said that Binance has been making efforts to comply with regulations.

GenAI transforms financial services through enhanced efficiency and decision-making

GenAI is transforming the financial services industry by increasing efficiency and enhancing decision-making capabilities, according to a recent report.

Treasury withdraws from network supporting Paris Agreement goals

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Federal Insurance Office (FIO) has announced its decision to withdraw from the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS).

Carlyle invests in Entertainment 360 marking firm's first external funding

Entertainment 360, a prominent talent management company, has announced it will receive an investment from Carlyle, a global investment firm.

Sarah Bang appointed NCUA Chief of Staff by Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman

National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman has appointed Sarah Bang as NCUA Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Advisor.