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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.
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 US Treasury Department released a report analyzing currency policies of various countries, stating that 'excessive fluctuations in the yen exchange rate are undesirable'.
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.
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 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.
The U.S. Treasury Department is reportedly planning to utilize Iranian assets to assist American Gulf allies in their recovery efforts.
The US Treasury Department has launched a 'Trump Accounts' application across the nation, though details on its specific function are not immediately clear.
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 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 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), 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.
The US Treasury Department is scheduled to meet with insurance regulators to discuss the private credit markets.
The US Treasury Department has announced the issuance of new general licenses related to Venezuela, specifically concerning critical minerals.
The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has extended the operating license for the Serbian Oil Industry (NIS) until April.
The US Treasury Department announced Thursday a 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions.
Following President Trump's directive, the US Treasury Department and the Federal Housing Finance Agency have ceased using Anthropic's AI technology.
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 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 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 has concluded in its 2025 report that none of its major trading partners manipulated their currency for trade advantage.
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 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 US Treasury Department has announced an easing of legal restrictions across various licenses pertaining to Venezuela, signaling a potential shift in sanctions policy.
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'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.
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.
The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions against fourteen entities accused of helping Iran acquire weaponry, expanding its "Economic Fury" operation targeting Tehran.
The US Treasury Department is preparing to take over millions of defaulted federal student loan accounts, a move previously attempted during the Obama administration.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 announced new guidelines for specific licenses, allowing the resale of Venezuelan-origin oil for use in Cuba.
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 individuals and firms from its sanctions list as part of an ongoing review process.
The US Treasury Department has announced new sanctions targeting Cuba's tourism ministry and several state-owned companies.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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 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'.
Imre Laszlóczki, the former vice-president of the International Investment Bank, has been removed from the US sanctions list by the US Treasury Department.
The US Treasury Department has designated four alleged sham charities, accusing them of funneling funds to Hamas' military wing under counterterrorism sanctions authority.
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.
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.
The US Treasury Department has issued guidance to financial services firms on how to securely implement and utilize artificial intelligence technologies.