President Trump instructs agencies to assess fraud, lending, and compliance risks involving customer identification, and financial activity. President Donald Trump issued an executive order last week directing the…
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Treasury Secretary Extends Waiver on Russian Sanctions
The waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil has been extended for another 30 days, and is expected to generate about $150 million per day. U.S. Treasury Secretary…
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Administration Expands Sanctions Against Supporters of Iran
Secretary Rubio discusses targeted individuals and entities, including those in Iraq, the UAE, and China. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. is expanding sanctions against…
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Treasury Hosts Academic Summit on AI, Energy, and Emerging Technologies
Secretary Bessent said that “student engagement is critical” to shaping the future of technology. The Department of the Treasury hosted Liberty University students and faculty for a Summit…
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Treasury Proposes Rules for CDFI Fund Eligibility and Compliance
Proposed changes address benefit eligibility standards and anti-discrimination requirements for certified institutions The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced plans to issue proposed rules concerning how certain Community…
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Treasury Secretary Outlines Potential Sanctions on China for Financial Support to Iran
The economic pressure on Iran contributed to the reopening of the Hormuz Strait. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed the “secondary sanctions“ the United States has threatened to impose…
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Treasury Proposes Rules for Stablecoin Oversight Under New Federal Law
The draft regulation outlines anti-money laundering and sanctions requirements for digital payment issuers. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently introduced…
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Treasury Secretary Urges Senate to Take Up Cryptocurrency Legislation
The bill was passed by the House in the summer of 2025. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is encouraging the U.S. Senate to pass the CLARITY Act. The legislation,…
Read MoreTreasury and IRS Announce Tax Filing Relief for DHS Personnel
The federal agencies seek to support “DHS employees and their families unfairly impacted by ongoing shutdown.“ The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have…
Read MoreTreasury Launches AI Innovation Series for Financial System Oversight
The initiative brings regulators and industry together to examine artificial intelligence in financial services. The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) and the Treasury Department’s Artificial Intelligence Transformation Office…
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