A 29-year-old Spanish man of Dominican origin, accused by the US Treasury Department of helping a North Korean network finance weapons, describes how the accusation has devastated his life, leading to a postponed wedding and financial difficulties.
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned SHPS Shelbit, a Georgia-based cryptocurrency firm, and its owner for facilitating crypto transactions linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and evading sanctions.
A significant step is underway for the transfer of millions of student-loan accounts to the Treasury Department, marking a key development in federal student loan management.
The US Treasury Department has removed a counter-terrorism designation from a company linked to Iran's IRGC, though officials state this does not signal a shift in US policy towards Iran or the Middle East conflict.
Saudi Arabia has entered the conflict between the U.S. and Iran by participating in airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces militias in Iraq. This development comes amidst broader tensions, including discussions of Houthi fees for Red Sea shipping and new U.S. sanctions on Iran-linked tankers.
The US Treasury Department has removed 84 targets from its sanctions list, including a North Korean firm, as part of a 'modernization' effort to eliminate outdated designations.
The US Treasury Department released a report analyzing currency policies of various countries, stating that 'excessive fluctuations in the yen exchange rate are undesirable'.
The Treasury Department announced the successful implementation of new safeguards that prevented $99 million in government payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals.
The Treasury Department has appointed IRS chief Frank Bisignano to lead the expansion of a new program, which will enroll millions of families, potentially impacting how 'Trump accounts' are managed.
The US Treasury Department has announced it will no longer allow Iranian oil sales in US dollars on global markets, following recent tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Treasury Department is taking action against former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero due to a lack of explanations regarding the jewels in his safe deposit box.
A Portuguese company, Avenidas Flutuantes Unipessoal Lda, based in Setúbal and linked to Vítor Shimada, has had its assets and transactions blocked by the US Treasury Department due to alleged ties with the Brazilian criminal organization PCC.
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has introduced a 'Reconsideration Portal' on its website, allowing sanctioned individuals to submit online applications for removal from sanctions lists.
The US Treasury Department announced that seven Russian citizens have been removed from US sanctions lists, along with restrictions lifted for two ships and companies linked to Moscow.
The move allows nations importing Iranian oil and other energy products to maintain transactions for the next two months under the terms of the license.
The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has extended the operating license for Serbia's Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS) for an additional 15 days.
The Treasury Department has been asked to provide clarification on a rapidly expanding strategy involving Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that aims to reduce tax liabilities.
The US military shot down two Iranian attack drones over the Strait of Hormuz, marking the 100th day of conflict between the two nations. Reports also indicate that the US is considering using frozen Iranian assets to compensate its Gulf allies for reconstruction efforts.
Leading Democrats have called on the Treasury Department to halt the production of gold coins that bear the image of former President Trump, citing concerns over their appropriateness.
Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink, has confirmed receiving a 'serious' query from the Treasury Department's OFAC regarding the organization's trip to Cuba, which she described as an intimidation tactic.
The U.S. has re-sanctioned Francesca Albanese, a U.N. legal expert whose work on Israel has drawn accusations of antisemitism, just days after a U.S. court ordered the Treasury Department to suspend its penalties against her.
The US Treasury Department has launched a 'Trump Accounts' application across the nation, though details on its specific function are not immediately clear.
The U.S. Treasury Department has permitted a sanctions waiver, which previously allowed certain transactions involving Russian seaborne oil, to expire. This decision tightens restrictions on the trade of Russian crude oil.
The US Treasury Department announced that the IRS plans to revise Form 990, the annual information return for tax-exempt organizations, as part of an effort to combat hidden fraud and dark money in nonprofits.
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued a warning to shipping companies regarding activities in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions on 35 entities and individuals linked to Iran's parallel banking system, which enables the regime to circumvent existing sanctions.
Booz Allen's stock has declined following a statement from Bessent indicating that the Treasury Department has lost confidence in the company's ability to secure government contracts.
President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran to allow for further negotiations, but Tehran swiftly rejected the move, labeling it a "trap" and expressing deep distrust. The decision also led to the postponement of JD Vance's trip to Pakistan and contributed to oil market uncertainty.
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on more than two dozen individuals, companies, and vessels, targeting Iran’s oil transportation infrastructure.
The US Treasury Department is preparing to take over millions of defaulted federal student loan accounts, a move previously attempted during the Obama administration.
Thailand's Treasury Department is exploring the possibility of minting 1-baht coins overseas as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has significantly driven up domestic production costs.
The United States has lifted sanctions on Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s acting leader, allowing her to conduct business with U.S. companies and potentially meet with President Trump, with the US Treasury Department confirming the removal of previously imposed restrictions.
The U.S. Treasury Department has unveiled a new whistleblower portal designed to combat transnational fraud rings targeting Medicare and Medicaid programs.
The US Treasury Department plans to consult with insurance regulators regarding the rising risks associated with private credit lenders, according to recent reports.
The US Treasury Department has partially lifted sanctions on Belarus's Ministry of Finance and Development Bank, and fully removed Belarusian potash companies from the sanctions list, following the release of political prisoners.
Imre Laszlóczki, the former vice-president of the International Investment Bank, has been removed from the US sanctions list by the US Treasury Department.
A Treasury official, Bessent, stated that the Treasury Department is not intervening in oil commodities markets and lacks the authority to do so, addressing rumors of government intervention to lower oil prices.
The Treasury Department reports that the average tax refund has reached over $3,700 midway through the filing season, with millions claiming new tax breaks under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Swiss financial regulators have closed a bank targeted by the US Treasury Department for alleged transactions with illicit actors linked to Russia and Iran.
The US Treasury Department has reportedly threatened to cut off Swiss bank MBaer from the American financial system due to accusations of money laundering for actors from Iran, Russia, and Venezuela.
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on four individuals, several entities, and oil tankers linked to Iran, according to an announcement on its website.
The Treasury Department has finalized a rule that permanently exempts U.S. companies and individuals from reporting beneficial ownership information, impacting small businesses across the country.
The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to compel Harry Sargeant III to cease oil operations in Venezuela, with the Treasury Department freezing assets of his offshore company.
The U.S. Treasury Department is set to announce new guidance that expands incentives for employers to offer paid family leave, a move the White House hopes to highlight ahead of midterm elections.
The Treasury Department is set to announce new guidance aimed at expanding incentives for employers to offer paid family leave, potentially benefiting more Americans.
NIS (Naftna Industrija Srbije) has formally requested an extension of its operating license from the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The company is seeking to continue its operations under the current sanctions regime.
The U.S. Treasury Department has publicly called out China for its lack of transparency regarding the yuan, raising concerns about the currency's valuation and market practices.
A new Republican bill aims to officially transfer millions of student-loan accounts to the Treasury Department, a move that could impact federal student loan management.
State Street's SPYM has been identified as the Treasury Department's preferred choice for managing accounts related to former President Trump, indicating a specific financial strategy or arrangement.
The Treasury Department has provided clarification on how funds in 'Trump accounts' can be invested, specifying that they must be placed in low-cost index funds.
Jadranski naftovod (JANAF) announced that its license from the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has been extended, allowing it to continue contractual obligations for oil delivery to Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS).
The U.S. Treasury Department has launched a new online portal to streamline the process for individuals and entities to request removal from sanctions lists. This initiative aims to make it easier for those sanctioned under programs like the Magnitsky Act to appeal their designation.
Democratic lawmakers are raising questions about whether the Treasury Department engaged in 'waste, fraud and abuse' by pushing an effort to get former President Trump’s face on a $250 bill.
The Treasury Department states that Trump's tax cuts provided relief to 35 million seniors, but simultaneously, the Social Security Trust Fund is reportedly draining at a faster rate.
The US Treasury Department has published a list of medical devices that now require 'specific authorization' for export to North Korea. This move appears to tighten licensing requirements for these items amidst North Korea's activities.
Protests have erupted in Albania for several days against a planned luxury resort by the Trump family on a sensitive nature reserve. Meanwhile, former Trump adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty in a classified documents case.
US and Iranian officials have reportedly reached a tentative ceasefire deal, but its approval remains uncertain as it awaits a final decision from President Trump. The potential agreement has also influenced oil prices.
A bipartisan bill has been introduced by U.S. senators aiming to restrict the Treasury Department's ability to use the $219 billion Exchange Stabilization Fund to finance foreign allies, specifically targeting Scott Bessent's discretion.
The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed sanctions on nine Cuban individuals and the Cuban Intelligence Service. This information was shared on the Treasury Department's website.
A report indicates that the U.S. Treasury Department is considering a proposal to allow stocks to be held within accounts associated with former President Trump. Details regarding the specific nature or implications of these "Trump Accounts" are pending.
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced a new interest rate of 4.26% for Series I savings bonds. This rate will be effective for the next six months, through October 2026.
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced additional sanctions targeting Iranian oil exports, specifically aiming to disrupt Iran’s shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil.
The Treasury Department is reportedly in ongoing discussions with Gulf and Asian partners regarding dollar swap lines, according to Treasury official Bessent.
The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions against fourteen entities accused of helping Iran acquire weaponry, expanding its "Economic Fury" operation targeting Tehran.
The American government has renewed a permit for purchasing sanctioned Russian oil loaded on tankers for another month, according to a document published on the Treasury Department's website.
Over 53 million tax filers have utilized the Trump tax cuts this filing season, resulting in average refunds climbing above $3,400, according to Treasury Department data.
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned two casinos and three individuals for alleged links to Mexico's Northeast Cartel. This action comes as the US also announced it would not extend a temporary license for Iranian oil sales and warned several countries about sanctions.
Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS) has submitted an application to the US Treasury Department for a new operating license, as its existing license is set to expire on April 17.
The US Treasury Department has lifted sanctions on Russian banker Mikhail Zadornov, which were imposed in 2022 due to his ties to the Russian financial sector, without publicly stating the reasons for the removal.
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a new general license, extending authorization until May 1 for transactions necessary to negotiate and conclude conditional agreements related to the sale of Lukoil International.
The U.S. Treasury Department is reportedly planning to consult with insurance regulators regarding private credit lenders, according to exclusive sources.
Donald Trump will become the first sitting US president to have his signature featured on American dollar banknotes, a historic change announced by the Treasury Department, with his likeness also potentially appearing on gold coins.
The Department of Education under the Trump administration has initiated the transfer of its nearly $1.7 trillion student loan portfolio to the Treasury Department through a new interagency agreement, marking a significant administrative shift.
The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has extended the operating license for the Serbian Oil Industry (NIS) until April.
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Banks and staff from the Treasury Department are pushing back against a new proposal for citizen verification, indicating concerns over its implementation or implications.
The US Treasury Department has designated four alleged sham charities, accusing them of funneling funds to Hamas' military wing under counterterrorism sanctions authority.
The Serbian Oil Industry (NIS) has submitted a new application to the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for a special operating license, as its existing license is set to expire on March 20th.
‘Stopgap measure’ designed to keep oil flowing into global market as Middle East crisis disrupts crude shipments
The US treasury issued a 30-day waiver on Thursday allowing India to buy Russian oil currently stuck at sea.
“To enable oil to keep flowing into the global market, the treasury department is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil,” treasury secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement posted to social media.
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Venezuela's oil export revenues will no longer be routed through a Qatar fund but will instead be deposited directly into accounts managed by the US Treasury Department.
In a dramatic step, the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday said it’s proposing to sever a Swiss bank from the U.S. financial system over its alleged illicit ties to Russia and Iran.
The US Treasury Department has issued guidance to financial services firms on how to securely implement and utilize artificial intelligence technologies.
The U.S. Treasury Department has ended ownership reporting rules for American companies, while the AICPA seeks clearer rules from Treasury and the IRS regarding Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT).
The Treasury Department has announced new measures to assume control of millions of defaulted student-loan accounts, including forming new partnerships with vendors.
The article raises questions about the Treasury Department's involvement in currency markets, highlighting Scott Bessent's history as a currency trader now working at the Treasury.
The US Treasury Department was sued by a nonprofit group claiming the government is improperly withholding legal settlements that the Trump administration could use to cover payouts to pardoned Jan.
The US Treasury Department has expanded its efforts against fraud by launching a new website that offers incentives to whistleblowers. The program provides payments to Americans who report fraud, money laundering, and sanctions violations through a centralized portal.
The Treasury Department has announced a new IRA Saver's Match program, which will direct deposit matching contributions into the retirement accounts of eligible account owners.
The Treasury Department successfully screened 885 million federal payments against death records, preventing $99 million from being disbursed to deceased recipients through an anti-fraud process.
U.S. Treasury Department sanctions against a VPN service led to a global outage of Telegram's t.me short-link domain on July 14, confirmed by Identity Digital, the operator of the .me top-level domain.
Representative Tim Walberg introduced a new GOP bill designed to transfer the management of millions of student loan accounts from the Education Department to the Treasury Department.
The U.S. Treasury Department, under the Trump administration, has reportedly shelved plans to feature anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has removed four Indian companies—RRG Engineering Technologies, Lokesh Machines, Galaxy Bearings, and Shaurya Aeronautics—from its Russia-related sanctions list.
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a Mexican cartel, targeting its expanding financial operations beyond traditional drug trafficking, specifically for its involvement in a fuel theft ring.
A Nagpur-based company and its CEO have been blacklisted by the US Treasury Department for allegedly supplying military explosives to Sudan, exacerbating the ongoing civil war.
The U.S. Treasury Department has granted a general license allowing the production, shipment, and sale of Iranian crude oil, petrochemical, and petroleum products until August 21.
The U.S. Treasury Department did not extend the waiver on sanctions for seaborne Russian oil, allowing it to expire, a move that could impact global oil markets.
The US Treasury Department has announced an easing of legal restrictions across various licenses pertaining to Venezuela, signaling a potential shift in sanctions policy.
Former President Trump is reportedly facing renewed pressure to cancel student debt for eligible borrowers and halt the transfer of accounts to the Treasury Department.
Millions of student-loan borrowers are at risk of encountering debt collectors previously penalized for 'misleading' behavior, as the Education and Treasury Departments partner with private companies to collect on defaulted loans.
The US Treasury Department has confirmed the seizure of $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrencies and is collaborating with European allies to confiscate other assets and block Iranian oil exports.
The US Treasury Department is reportedly preparing to put Donald Trump's face on a new $250 bill if legislation passes. Concurrently, the US and Iran have agreed to a 60-day extension of a ceasefire, pending Trump's final approval.
US lawmakers are pushing the Treasury Department to conduct a full investigation into influencer Hasan Piker regarding his trip to Cuba, with a Jewish advocacy group alleging FARA violations.
The US Treasury Department has instructed banks to flag suspected Iranian money-laundering networks, while also imposing new sanctions to pressure Iran's oil exports. These actions aim to increase financial pressure on the country.
The U.S. Treasury Department has warned that any shipping company paying transit fees to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz risks punitive sanctions, following Iran's proposal to introduce such fees.
The US Treasury Department has reportedly stated that it has no intentions of renewing the waiver that permits certain transactions involving Russian oil transported by sea.
The US Treasury Department has added a Turkish textile company, Emti Fiber Tekstil, to its sanctions list. The company is accused of supplying suspicious cotton fibers to Iran.
The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on several individuals and entities, accusing them of helping Iran obtain weapons or being linked to its weapons programs. The sanctions target those allegedly involved in illicit procurement networks.
US sanctions targeting Russian oil have come back into effect following the expiration of a license from the American Treasury Department, impacting oil prices and supply routes.
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has reportedly extended a license for the Russian oil company Lukoil. This extension allows certain transactions with the company despite ongoing sanctions.
Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS), a Serbian oil company, has submitted an application to the US Treasury Department for a new operating license, as its current license is set to expire on April 17.
Millions of student loan borrowers' accounts are slated for transfer to the Treasury Department, prompting a new effort, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, to request information and potentially halt the process.
Lawmakers have requested information from the Treasury Department regarding Elon Musk's potential influence on the decision to halt enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
The US Treasury Department has formally demanded that the Financial Times retract a report concerning Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's views on increased oversight of the Federal Reserve, labeling the article as 'manufactured'.
The Treasury Department’s authorization of the sale of Iranian crude already at sea is likely to provide revenue for Iran’s war effort against the U.S.
The Trump administration announced a three-phase transition that will eventually include management of most federal student loans as well as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The US Treasury Department has eased sanctions, allowing American companies to conduct business with Venezuela's state-owned oil and gas company, with some restrictions, as the Trump administration seeks ways to increase global oil supplies.
New investors in TikTok are reportedly set to pay $10 billion in commission to Donald Trump's administration, with the funds directed to the Treasury Department as compensation for the US government's role in negotiations.
The US Treasury Department is targeting 14 counties across the United States where it suspects drug cartels are laundering cash, indicating a focused effort to combat illicit financial flows.
Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott are reportedly asking the Treasury Department to approve a $200 billion tax cut without requiring congressional approval.
The Treasury Department has terminated union contracts for workers at the IRS and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, impacting labor relations within these federal agencies.
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced a new licensing policy that will permit the resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba, aiming to alleviate the island's fuel shortages.