U.S. Department Of Treasury
Recent News About U.S. Department Of Treasury
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control, along with the United Kingdom and Canada, is designating a former Lebanon central bank governor and associates for corrupt activities in Europe.
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control designated several state-level officials for encouraging the passage of a Republika Srpska National Assembly (RSNA) law that obstructs the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen addressed the recent decision by Fitch to downgrade the U.S. credit rating, highlighting the country's strong economic recovery.
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Members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), alongside Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced the "Dump Investments in Troublesome Communist Holdings Act" (DITCH) Aug. 1.
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control issued sanctions against three Malian government and military officials for facilitating the deployment and expansion of the Wagner Group Private Military Company and its activities in Mali.
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On July 12, Judge Analisa Torres of the Southern District of New York determined that when sold to members of the public, Ripple's XRP token does not constitute an "investment contract" and therefore is not a security.
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen praised the ongoing trade ties between the U.S. and Vietnam during the Bilateral Meeting with Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phuc July 21.
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The Federal Reserve recently launched FedNow, an instant payment service that some experts are concerned will pave the way for a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action July 20, 2023, implementing sanctions on Russian entities to hinder their access to critical products and technology.
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In her remarks at the Financial Literacy & Education Commission (FLEC) Public Meeting July 20, U.S. Treasurer Chief Lynn Malerba discussed the state of financial literacy in Indian Country.
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Data from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through March 31, which was released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury on July 14, shows that governments have used this American Rescue Plan funding not only to avoid service cuts and address the pandemic's immediate health and economic effects. The funds also were used to make critical long-term investments that will strengthen their economies and communities.
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The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned 10 people July 12, including Sinaloa Cartel members and fugitives as well as one entity with its headquarters in Mexico.
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The U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned a security official in Serbia. The sanctions against Aleksandar Vulin were implemented on July 11, a Treasury Department press release said.
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As part of a court order, the digital asset exchange company Kraken will be mandated to provide the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with select user account and transaction information from 2016 to 2020.
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New data released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury from the Homeowner Aid Fund through March 31, 2023, has revealed a substantial increase in homeowner aid.
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently announced $86 million for Mississippi under the State Small Business Credit Initiative of the American Rescue Plan.
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently announced the sanctions of four companies and one person who were involved with PMC Wagner (Wagner Group) and the group’s founder Yevgeniy Prigozhin.
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The lack of transparency regarding Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler's meeting with Sam Bankman-Fried of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is contributing to feelings of "distrust" toward the federal government.
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Utah Rep. Ken Ivory, R-39th, said the American Lands Council’s (ALC) proposed National State Lands Act is the best solution for land conservation.
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A transnational human smuggling organization based in Mexico and several individuals and entities associated with it have been sanctioned by the U.S.