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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 U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities as part of an effort to dismantle Iran's shadow banking network.
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 has reportedly requested data from private credit firms. This move was reported by Punchbowl News.
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.
The US Treasury Department is scheduled to meet with insurance regulators to discuss the private credit markets.
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 has released new details regarding proposed changes to the U.S. dollar, outlining potential modifications to the currency.
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 office will move to the Treasury Department as the Trump administration slowly dismantles the agency overseeing federal education policy.
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.
The US Treasury Department has announced new guidelines for specific licenses, allowing the resale of Venezuelan-origin oil for use in Cuba.
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.
The United States Treasury Department has announced the imposition of new sanctions targeting entities and individuals related to Iran.
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.
On Tax Day, the Treasury Department announced that 53 million filers had used new Trump tax exemptions ahead of the deadline.
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 announced the issuance of new general licenses related to Venezuela, specifically concerning critical minerals.
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.
The move comes as officials work to severely diminish the Education Department, which oversees the $1.7 trillion student-loan portfolio
Treasury Department taking over some student loans as the Education Department gets dismantled AP News
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 US Treasury Department announced Thursday a 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions.
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.
Following President Trump's directive, the US Treasury Department and the Federal Housing Finance Agency have ceased using Anthropic's AI technology.
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.
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 has concluded that Vietnam's currency was undervalued in 2019, an assessment made during a probe into tire imports.
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.
President Donald Trump Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images The Department of Education announced an agreement to transfer student-loan borrowers to the Treasury Department. The transfer will begin with…
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. Continue reading...
The Treasury Department has terminated union contracts for employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service.
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.