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U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent held a meeting last Friday with German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies in Washington, DC.
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US Treasury and Justice act against Iranian drone parts procurement network

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, imposed measures against a network involved in procuring unmanned aerial vehicle components for Iran’s Qods...
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US targets Houthi financial network for procuring Russian commodities

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken measures against a network involved in providing financial and logistical support to the Houthis.
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Treasury emphasizes public-private partnerships in curbing Iranian threats

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed the FinCEN Iran Maximum Pressure and Counter Terrorism (IMPACT) Exchange Series in Washington, reinforcing the emphasis on economic security and national security.
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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.
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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.
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U.S. Treasury sanctions Hizballah finance team and linked companies in Lebanon

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has enforced sanctions on five individuals and three companies linked to a Lebanon-based sanctions evasion network.
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Treasury sanctions Sinaloa Cartel's financial network in crackdown on money laundering

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took significant action against six individuals and seven entities tied to the Sinaloa Cartel, as announced on March 31, 2025.
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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