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Appraisal requirements paused by agencies for California's affected areas

To assist in recovery from recent wildfires and straight-line winds in Los Angeles County, California, four federal financial regulatory agencies have temporarily suspended specific appraisal requirements linked to real estate transactions.

Federal Reserve Board releases February and March 2025 meeting minutes

The Federal Reserve Board released the minutes from its recent discount rate meetings on Tuesday.

Philadelphia Fed announces new members for advisory council

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has appointed John Grady, Warren E. Moore, and Brian Schaller to its Economic and Community Advisory Council (ECAC).

BaFin announces another warning on unauthorized services by KapitalWert

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued another consumer warning regarding Immediate Dash, a company allegedly offering unauthorized crypto and financial services through new websites.

US imposes sanctions on Iranian entities linked to nuclear program

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the imposition of sanctions on five entities and one individual based in Iran.

Treasury sanctions Mexican drug leader involved in historic fentanyl seizure

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against Jesus Alfredo Beltran Guzman, a prominent figure of the Beltran Leyva Organization (BLO).

Fincen analyzes fentanyl threat patterns in Bank Secrecy Act reports

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a Financial Trend Analysis that examines patterns and trends in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data associated with fentanyl-related illicit finance.

Treasury eliminates 15 regulations to benefit small businesses

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced immediate actions to eliminate 15 rules and guidance materials, aiming to relieve America's small businesses of financial burdens.

IBM to discuss first-quarter 2025 results in webcast on April 23

IBM has announced that it will discuss its first-quarter 2025 financial results on April 23, 2025.

Creekside Center opens as UC Berkeley's Disabled Students' Program facility

UC Berkeley has established the Creekside Center as a centralized location for its Disabled Students' Program (DSP).

UC Berkeley graduate programs maintain high positions in 2025 US News rankings

UC Berkeley’s graduate programs continue to maintain high rankings in the 2025 survey released on April 8 by US News & World Report, showing the university’s strengths across a wide span of disciplines.

IBM unveils the new z17 mainframe engineered for AI operations and security

IBM announced the launch of its new mainframe, the IBM z17, which integrates AI capabilities across hardware, software, and systems operations.

Missing universe's hydrogen gas discovered in halos around galaxies

Astronomers have discovered that previously unaccounted-for hydrogen gas, comprising half of the universe's normal matter, exists as an extensive halo around galaxies.

UC Berkeley's museum holds one of North America's largest bird egg collections

UC Berkeley's Museum of Vertebrate Zoology houses an extensive collection of bird eggs and nests, making it one of the largest in North America.

Treasury Department sanctions network for transporting Iranian petroleum

The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the designation of Jugwinder Singh Brar, an Indian national based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as several entities connected to him for their...

Scott Bessent to support Argentina's reforms in upcoming Buenos Aires visit

Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent is scheduled to visit Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 14.

U.S. and Vietnam officials initiate trade discussions following key meeting

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott K. H. Bessent met with Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc in Washington.

Secretary Bessent supports House's decision on Trump’s economic strategy

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has responded to the House's recent decision to advance the permanence of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) through the budgetary process.

BaFin announces ban on Ethena GmbH’s USDe token offering

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has announced the prohibition of Ethena GmbH from offering its USDe token, citing deficiencies in the authorization process.