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The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced measures against seven senior members of Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, who have been involved in smuggling weapons into Houthi-controlled areas in...
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Treasury sanctions Chinese hacker Zhou Shuai over compromise of sensitive US networks

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Zhou Shuai, a Shanghai-based hacker and data broker, along with his company, Shanghai Heiying Information Technology Company, Limited.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Treasury Secretary discusses trade policy with Korea's acting president

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent engaged in a discussion with Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok.
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Treasury Secretary discusses US-Qatar relations with finance minister

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held a meeting with Qatari Finance Minister Ahmed al Kuwari to discuss key issues between their countries.
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Treasury Department announces new senior appointments

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced several key appointments to senior positions within the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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Treasury Department announces new senior appointments under Secretary Scott Bessent

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced several key appointments for senior positions within the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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US targets Chinese firms linked to Iranian drone parts procurement

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has targeted six entities based in Hong Kong and China.
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Treasury announces key appointments under Secretary Scott Bessent

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced several key appointments for senior positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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Melanie Krause named acting IRS commissioner following Doug O'Donnell's retirement

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced a leadership change at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
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Treasury Secretary meets Australian Treasurer to discuss Indo-Pacific economic security

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers to discuss cooperation on economic security in the Indo-Pacific region.
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US imposes sanctions on over 30 entities linked to Iranian oil trade

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of State have announced new sanctions on over 30 individuals and vessels involved in the sale and transportation of Iranian petroleum-related...
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Treasury Secretary meets with French minister to discuss economic and security priorities

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with French Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Éric Lombard.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary discusses reforms with Argentine Finance Minister

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held an introductory call with Argentine Finance Minister Luis Caputo.
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FATF concludes plenary focusing on terrorism financing and child exploitation

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently concluded a plenary session in Paris, focusing on issues related to proliferation financing and terrorist financing risks.
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Treasury Secretary discusses economic issues with China's Vice Premier

Earlier today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held an introductory call with Vice Premier He Lifeng of China.
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U.S. imposes sanctions on Rwandan minister over DRC conflict involvement

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against James Kabarebe, Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration, and Lawrence Kanyuka Kingston, a senior member and spokesperson for...
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Treasury Building's historic Gallatin entrance reopens after five years

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reopened the historic Gallatin entrance of the Treasury Department building, located at 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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