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The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a Request for Comment as mandated by the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.
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Treasury targets crypto exchanges aiding ransomware actors through new sanctions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has re-designated Garantex Europe OU, a cryptocurrency exchange, for its role in facilitating transactions linked to ransomware and other cybercriminal activities.
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Treasury sanctions Mexican cartels Carteles Unidos and Los Viagras over drug trafficking

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions against two Mexican cartels, Carteles Unidos (also known as United Cartels) and Los Viagras, along with seven individuals associated with...
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Federal government set to end most paper check payments by September 30, 2025

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced that the federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most federal payments beginning September 30, 2025.
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Treasury sanctions Mexican cartel associates for large-scale timeshare fraud targeting Americans

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on four individuals and 13 companies in Mexico, all linked to timeshare fraud operations led by the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).
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Treasury sanctions entities tied to armed violence and mineral smuggling networks in eastern Congo

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions on entities connected to armed group violence and illegal mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Treasury reports June 2025 international capital flows with net inflow of $77.8 billion

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for June 2025, providing a detailed look at cross-border financial flows involving U.S. securities and banking.
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Treasury Department imposes new sanctions targeting Iranian financial networks

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated 18 entities and individuals for their involvement in efforts by the Iranian government to generate revenue and evade U.S. sanctions.
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U.S. Treasury targets Cartel del Noreste leaders with new sanctions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on three senior members and one associate of the Cartel del Noreste (CDN), a Mexico-based organization previously known as Los Zetas.
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Scott Bessent meets with German finance minister to discuss trade, taxes, and Ukraine

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with German Vice Chancellor and Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil in Washington on August 4, 2025.
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Treasury secretary highlights new White House report guiding U.S. crypto policy

At the White House on July 30, 2025, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered remarks at the launch of a new report from the Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets.
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U.S. Treasury announces details of upcoming quarterly refunding totaling $125 Billion

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced it will offer $125 billion in Treasury securities to refund about $89.8 billion in maturing notes and bonds on August 15, 2025.
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Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee reviews debt management strategy amid rising receipts

The Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee (TBAC) met in a closed session at the U.S. Department of the Treasury on July 29, 2025, to discuss recent fiscal developments and provide recommendations on government debt management for the upcoming...
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U.S. Treasury sanctions Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes, a justice on Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF).
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Treasury announces new senior appointments to key departmental roles

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced new senior appointments at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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U.S economy shows renewed growth in second quarter as labor market stabilizes

Recent economic data indicate that U.S. growth picked up in the second quarter of 2025, recovering from a slower first quarter.
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Treasury updates borrowing projections for second half of 2025

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released updated estimates for its privately-held net marketable borrowing for the upcoming quarters.
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Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee reviews market stability and recommends updates on debt management

The Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee (TBAC) has reported to the Secretary of the Treasury on recent developments in financial markets and provided recommendations regarding U.S. debt management.
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Treasury imposes new sanctions targeting Iranian UAV procurement network

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions against five entities and one individual in Iran, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China.
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Treasury targets leadership of Venezuelan terrorist group with new sanctions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as "Niño Guerrero," along with five other leaders and affiliates of the Tren de Aragua organization.
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