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Treasury Secretary hosts 'Big Six' meeting on extending Trump Tax Cuts

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent organized a meeting with the "Big 6" group at the U.S. Department of Treasury today.

Treasury removes BOI reporting requirements for US companies

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the publication of an interim final rule by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

Michael Faulkender confirmed as Deputy Secretary of the Treasury

Yesterday, the United States Senate confirmed Michael Faulkender as the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. “It is an honor to be confirmed as the Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of the Treasury.

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over Robert Levinson case

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has imposed sanctions on three officials from Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS).

Financial Stability Oversight Council discusses key issues in March 2025 meeting

The Financial Stability Oversight Council convened on March 20, 2025, to discuss various issues affecting the financial sector.

Treasury removes sanctions on Tornado Cash amid ongoing concerns over North Korean cyber threats

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the removal of economic sanctions against Tornado Cash, as stated in their recent filing in the case Van Loon v. Department of the Treasury.

U.S. imposes sanctions on network supporting Iran's oil exports

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions targeting entities involved in Iran's oil exports.

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iranian oil minister and shadow fleet operators

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against Iran’s Minister of Petroleum, Mohsen Paknejad, along with several entities across multiple jurisdictions, including China and India.

Treasury Secretary discusses economic agenda with EU Commissioner

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent engaged in an introductory call with European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.

Treasury reports January 2024 international capital flow data

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has published the Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for January 2024, revealing a net TIC outflow of $48.8 billion.

Treasury Secretary Bessent discusses economic issues with Turkish Finance Minister

On Monday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent held discussions with Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance of the Republic of Türkiye.

U.S. Treasury sanctions leader of human smuggling network linked to La Linea

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Jumilca Sandivel Hernandez Perez, a key figure in the Lopez Human Smuggling Organization (HSO).

Treasury reinstates IRS whistleblowers involved in Hunter Biden investigation

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have announced the reinstatement of two IRS whistleblowers, Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, who were previously penalized for their involvement in investigating Hunter...

U.S. Treasury Secretary meets UAE National Security Advisor

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent held a meeting with the United Arab Emirates National Security Advisor, His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Treasury issues order targeting cartel-linked money laundering near US-Mexico border

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) aimed at curbing illicit activities and money laundering by Mexico-based cartels and other criminal entities along...

U.S. sanctions Swedish gang linked to Iranian regime

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on the Foxtrot Network, a criminal organization based in Sweden, and its leader Rawa Majid.

Treasury Secretary meets with Saudi Finance Minister on regional security

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent engaged in discussions with Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed bin Abdullah al-Jadaan.

Treasury sanctions Iranian head of darknet marketplace tied to drug sales

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Behrouz Parsarad, an Iran-based individual identified as the sole administrator of Nemesis, a darknet marketplace involved in illegal drug sales.

Foreign holdings of U.S. securities rise to over $31 trillion

Preliminary data from the June 2024 benchmark survey on foreign portfolio holdings of U.S. securities has been released by the Treasury Department.

Global Coalition holds virtual meeting to discuss strategies against ISIS financing

The United States, Italy, and Saudi Arabia recently held the 21st meeting of the Counter ISIS Finance Group (CIFG), part of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS.