Lummis-Gillibrand Crypto Bill: An Important Step In Bringing Regulatory Clarity To Bitcoin, Stablecoins, & Digital Assets
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U.S. Treasury refunding set to offer relief from supply rises: The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to offer markets some relief next week when it details ...
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U.S., China to Cooperate in the Fight Against Dirty Money: The U.S. and Chinese governments have started working together to fight money laundering in their ...
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Quick Glance: U.S., China Collaborate Against Money Laundering
- The U.S. and Chinese governments are working together to combat money laundering in their financial systems.
- A new agreement allows officials from both countries to meet regularly and share information on enforcement actions.
- The goal is to close financial system loopholes by sharing best practices.
- The agreement was established during the visit of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to China.
US slaps sanctions on entities that raised funds for West Bank settlers: The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on two entities that it said helped raise ...
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4 Iranians charged in scheme to hack US agencies and defense contractors: US prosecutors on Tuesday announced charges against four Iranian men for a sprawling ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/iranians-charged-hacking-scheme/
US sanctions two groups over fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank: The Biden administration announced Friday it is imposing sanctions on two groups ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4605095-us-sanction-israeli-extremists-west-bank/
New I Bond rates won't be tantalizing but they could be decent: Inflation has cooled from a recent peak of 9.1% in June 2022. I Bond rates have pulled back, too ...
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/24/inflation-is-hot-but-not-enough-to-drive-i-bonds-to-sky-high-returns/73414755007/
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries hit record high; Japan holdings rise, data shows
reuters.com/markets/us/foreign-holdings-us-treasuries-hit-record-high-japan-holdings-rise-data-shows-2024-04-17/
US, UK announce new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions against ...
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What is Netzah Yehuda, the Israeli battalion facing possible US sanctions?: Washington is considering to impose sanctions on the Israeli military unit accused of ...
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US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders: The United States on Friday issued sanctions aimed at a Hamas spokesperson and leaders of the ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-sanctions-target-hamas-spokesperson-drone-program-leaders-2024-04-12/
U.S. sanctions target Iran’s drone production after attack on Israel: Treasury announces new sanctions on Tehran but seeks to contain broader conflict.
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/18/iran-treasury-drone-sanctions/
Treasury Department plans to impose new sanctions on Iran after Israel attack: Yellen's comments come as Israel's war cabinet is weighing how to respond to the ...
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Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.
- The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
- Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.
- Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
If Trump wins, he plans to free Wall Street from 'burdensome regulations': A second Trump White House would seek to sharply reduce the power of U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/us/if-trump-wins-he-plans-free-wall-street-burdensome-regulations-2024-04-12/
US Treasury Seeks More Sanctions Powers Against Crypto Exchanges: The US Treasury Department is asking politicians for more enforcement powers to use against ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/us-treasury-seeks-more-sanctions-powers-against-crypto-exchanges
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The IRS’s new tax software: Rave reviews, but low turnout: The agency said it met a goal of 100,000 users for the new Direct File site, which is limited to 12 ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/15/irs-direct-file-reviews/
Scoop: Treasury wants "sharper scalpel" to dissect foreign investment into the U.S.
axios.com/2024/04/11/cfius-foreign-investment-treasury-review
Tax Day 2024: Where's my refund and why not everyone in Michigan must file by April 15
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/15/irs-april-15-june17-michigan-storms-when-to-expect-tax-refunds/73324464007/
Treasury wants to boost foreign investment review powers, as Congress dissects Nippon, TikTok deals
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U.S. Senator adds to warning of Vista's ammo deal with Czech group: The company's $1.9B deal hinges on CFIUS ruling.
axios.com/2024/04/17/vista-ammo-deal-kennedy-warning
US sanctions Hamas spokesperson, leaders of drone unit: The Treasury Department announced Friday it issued sanctions against a Hamas spokesperson and leaders of ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4590396-us-sanctions-hamas-spokesperson-leaders-drone-unit/
Feds charge Iranian nationals for cyberattacks against US government: The Department of Justice has charged four Iranian nationals for allegedly carrying out a ...
theverge.com/2024/4/24/24139160/doj-iranian-nationals-cyberattack-charge
U.S. extends license protecting Citgo from creditors through mid-August
reuters.com/business/energy/us-extends-license-protecting-citgo-creditors-through-mid-august-2024-04-15/
Why is everyone freaking out about The Corporate Transparency Act? : Maybe it’s unconstitutional and if so, then so be it. But I get why it exists and I don’t ...
thehill.com/opinion/4580867-why-is-everyone-freaking-out-about-the-corporate-transparency-act/
Tax deadline is pivotal for funding markets, Fed's balance sheet: The annual rush to pay Uncle Sam tends to suck hundreds of billions of dollars from the banking ...
accountingtoday.com/articles/tax-deadline-is-pivotal-for-funding-markets-feds-balance-sheet
Regulators probe Morgan Stanley's vetting process for wealthy clients: One client includes a Russian-linked billionaire who was sanctioned by the UK ...
businessinsider.com/morgan-stanley-sec-probe-wealth-management-billionaire-russia-2024-4
Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Released After Posting Bail: Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskiy was released from custody on April 26 after posting ...
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Banks could flood into stablecoins if new bill passes: S&P Global: A new stablecoin bill, introduced by Senators Gillibrand and Lummis could see U.S ...
cointelegraph.com/news/banks-flood-stablecoin-market-new-payment-act-passes-senate
US govt sanctions Iranians linked to government cyberattacks: The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned four Iranian ...
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US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran's drone program - World News: The United States and Britain announced widespread sanctions against Iran's ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/us-uk-unveil-sweeping-sanctions-on-irans-drone-program-192627
U.S. Senators Lummis, Gillibrand Take on Stablecoin Legislation With New Bill: Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand unveiled a new bill Wednesday ...
coindesk.com/policy/2024/04/17/us-senators-lummis-gillibrand-take-on-stablecoin-legislation-with-new-bill/
Sen. Lummis: It'll Pay to 'Choose Circle Over Tether' Under U.S. Stablecoin Proposal
coindesk.com/policy/2024/04/18/sen-lummis-itll-pay-to-choose-circle-over-tether-under-us-stablecoin-proposal/
TIPS Are on Sale: It’s time to buy shares of TIPS funds, not redeem them.
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The Solution for Stablecoin Regulation: Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand are proposing legislation to address the inadequacies in the stablecoin ...
coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/04/17/the-solution-for-stablecoin-regulation/
US and UK impose sanctions against Iran: The United States and the United Kingdom have sanctioned 16 individuals and two companies that facilitate Shahed drone ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451872/
US Senators Propose Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins: United States Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis have unveiled a new bill ...
coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/us-senators-propose-regulatory-framework-for-stablecoins
'Instant' EV Tax Credits Are a Hit: $580M Paid This Year: Claiming federal electric vehicle tax credits at the point of sale is a new and popular option in 2024.
kiplinger.com/taxes/ev-credit-point-of-sale
TSA agent charged with stealing $22K check mailed to NYC defense lawyer: TSA agent Diamondique Richardson and an accomplice, Cinque Lipscomb ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/16/tsa-agent-charged-with-stealing-22k-check-mailed-to-nyc-defense-lawyer/
Never mind the overcapacity, have some dim sum!: Why did China's state media focus so intently on what US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen ate?
rfa.org/english/news/china/china-yellen-food-04122024134856.html
Bloomberg: US sanctions office looks into chip supply companies over use in Russia's war
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-us-sanctions-office/
Elections may swing Senate Banking Committee toward crypto, Sen. Lummis says : U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis assessed the impact of coming elections on cryptocurrency ...
cointelegraph.com/news/elections-may-swing-senate-banking-committee-crypto-sen-lummis-says
IRS proposes rules for stock buyback tax: The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department issued proposed rules for the stock buyback tax for large ...
accountingtoday.com/news/irs-proposes-rules-for-stock-buyback-tax
Elizabeth Warren, Hasan Minaj and AOC Promote Free IRS Direct File: The Treasury Department has tapped comedian Hasan Minhaj, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others to ...
variety.com/2024/biz/news/irs-tax-filing-hasan-minhaj-elizabeth-warren-aoc-1235966773/
Paid articlePaid BTC halving to fuel ‘raging firesale of crypto assets’ — Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin’s halving and some moves from the U.S. Federal Reserve and Treasury will cause a ...
cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-halving-crypto-firesale-arthur-hayes-heatwave
Cyprus and U.S. to form partnership to combat financial crime - ICIJ: The two countries are finalizing an agreement under which the U.S. Justice Department and ...
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/cyprus-and-u-s-to-form-partnership-to-combat-financial-crime/
US Treasury's Adeyemo warns 'malign' actors are using virtual assets: The U.S. Treasury Department fears terrorist groups will increase their use of virtual ...
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Cyprus and U.S. to form partnership to combat financial crime - ICIJ: The two countries are finalizing an agreement under which the U.S. Justice Department and ...
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/cyprus-and-u-s-to-form-partnership-to-combat-financial-crime/
Quick Glance: Cyprus and U.S. Join Forces Against Financial Crimes
- The United States and Cyprus are establishing a partnership to combat money laundering and other financial crimes.
- Cypriot law enforcement agencies are set to sign a memorandum of agreement to collaborate with the U.S. Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- The initiative will also involve the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, along with Cyprus’ Justice Ministry and the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit.
- The partnership was prompted by the findings of the Cyprus Confidential investigation, revealing Cyprus' involvement in moving illicit funds for Russian President Putin and other dictators.
Yellen Warns China on Exports and Russia Support: Beijing’s economic policies threaten American workers, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen told Vice Premier He ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/06/business/economy/us-china-yellen.html
Quick Glance: China and U.S. to Engage in Intensive Talks on Economic Balance
- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced intensive talks with China to address America's competitive disadvantages.
- Both sides will engage in intensive discussions on balanced economic growth and initiate exchanges on combating money laundering.
- Yellen emphasized the importance of addressing American concerns regarding overcapacity in Chinese production.
- The meetings will be held under existing economic and financial working group frameworks to address balanced growth and money laundering.
Yellen to return to China, press counterparts on excess factory capacity threat: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will return to China this week to continue ...
reuters.com/markets/us-treasurys-yellen-return-china-emphasize-excess-capacity-threat-2024-04-02/
U.S., China agree to hold more talks about economic concerns: The announcement is a very minor step aimed at cooling tensions around overproduction concerns.
axios.com/2024/04/06/us-china-yellen-economy-negotiation
US and China agree to start new talks on 'balanced' economic growth: The United States and China have agreed to hold "intensive exchanges on balanced growth" ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20240406-us-china-agree-to-hold-talks-on-balanced-economic-growth
Quick Glance: US and China Reach Accord on New Talks for 'Balanced' Economic Growth
- The United States and China have agreed to hold 'intensive exchanges on balanced growth', as stated by the US Treasury Department, following two days of discussions between Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and her Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Guangzhou.
- These planned talks signify the latest advancement in joint efforts to stabilize relations between the world's top two economies since a meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping last November.
- Yellen emphasized that these exchanges will facilitate a discussion on macroeconomic imbalances, including the link to overcapacity, and her intention to advocate for a fair playing field for American workers and companies.
- The US Treasury Secretary cautioned against China's overcapacity risks and highlighted the importance of dialogue to avoid potential conflicts, noting progress in the talks and the structured continuation of discussions as crucial.
US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting vessel owner: The United States on Thursday imposed new Iran-related counterterrorism sanctions against ...
reuters.com/world/us-issues-fresh-iran-related-sanctions-targeting-vessel-owner-2024-04-04/
Janet Yellen tackles China over flood of cheap goods: Janet Yellen has kicked off her second visit to China as US treasury secretary with a warning of the risk ...
cnn.com/2024/04/04/business/yellen-us-china-economic-relations-hnk-intl/
Quick Glance: Yellen Warns China of Overproduction Risks
- Janet Yellen has warned China during her second visit as US Treasury Secretary about the risks to jobs and businesses posed by the overproduction of certain goods.
- Yellen highlighted the consequences of the overcapacity of Chinese goods in key industries such as electric vehicles and solar panels, stating that this could impact American firms, workers, and companies globally.
- She discussed potential trade barriers that could be considered if China does not respond to warnings about overcapacity, emphasizing that China is flooding the global market with cheap, state-subsidized products.
- Yellen emphasized the importance of a level playing field for companies and workers in both countries and continued her discussions on bilateral cooperation in areas such as climate change and financial stability with Chinese counterparts.
The China pushback uniting major world powers: Large economies have taken aim at cheap products from subsidized Chinese industries.
axios.com/2024/04/07/china-subsidies-green-tech
AI Is Making Financial Fraud Easier and More Sophisticated, US Treasury Warns: Artificial intelligence is making it easier for fraudsters to carry out more ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/impersonation-phishing-getting-trickier-with-ai-treasury-warns
Paid articlePaid Corporate Transparency Act creates uncertainty in administering bankruptcy cases: Schuyler G. Carroll, Bethany D. Simmons and Noah Weingarten of Loeb & Loeb LLP ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/corporate-transparency-act-creates-uncertainty-administering-bankruptcy-cases-2024-04-02/
Yellen: Cutting off economic relations with China isn't "practical"
axios.com/2024/04/05/us-china-economy-yellen
Corporate Transparency Ruling Complicates Campaign to Register Business Owners: The Treasury Department says it will continue to collect ownership information as ...
wsj.com/articles/corporate-transparency-ruling-complicates-campaign-to-register-business-owners-87ade241
Yellen to warn China on excess production capacity, wants constructive talks: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday she intends to warn China ...
reuters.com/business/energy/yellen-intends-warn-china-clean-energy-subsidies-excess-production-capacity-2024-03-27/
Quick Glance: Yellen Warns of China's 'Global Domination' Industrial Push
- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen criticized China's use of subsidies to give its manufacturers in key industries a competitive advantage and plans to address the issue in an upcoming visit.
- Yellen highlighted China's desire to achieve global dominance in electric cars, batteries, and solar energy. She spoke during the reopening of a US solar-cell manufacturing facility in Georgia that closed in 2017 due to cheap imports.
- The US government is not considering retaliatory trade actions against China for subsidies but aims to find constructive solutions. Yellen plans to address the issue of overcapacity in China during her next visit.
- China is experiencing significant growth in new industries like solar, electric vehicles, and lithium-ion batteries. Yellen emphasized the harm to American companies from China's surplus and praised the Biden administration's efforts to build up the domestic renewable energy industry.
US imposes sanctions on finance, trade facilitators of Houthis, Hezbollah, Quds Force
reuters.com/world/us-imposes-sanctions-finance-trade-facilitators-houthis-hezbollah-quds-force-2024-03-26/
U.S. Accuses Chinese Hackers of Targeting Critical Infrastructure in America: The Treasury Department accused the hackers of working as a front for Beijing’s top ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/business/china-hacking-us-sanctions.html
US sanctions Chinese hackers accused of targeting critical infrastructure: The Biden administration sanctioned two Chinese nationals and a Wuhan-based company ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4554567-us-sanctions-chinese-hackers-accused-of-targeting-critical-infrastructure/
Lawmakers urge Biden to call out more Chinese biotech firms: A Republican and a Democratic member of Congress are calling on the Biden administration to add ...
reuters.com/world/lawmakers-urge-biden-call-out-more-chinese-biotech-firms-2024-04-01/
US targets China-based firm under new cyber-related sanctions, Treasury website shows
reuters.com/world/us/biden-administration-accuse-chinese-hackers-targeting-us-companies-cnn-reports-2024-03-25/
Quick Glance: New US Cyber Sanctions Target China-based Company
- On March 25, the United States imposed cyber-related sanctions on Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science And Technology Company Ltd based in China, as stated on the U.S. Treasury Department's website.
- As per a CNN report, the Biden administration accused Chinese hackers operating on behalf of China's civilian intelligence service of conducting a broad espionage campaign against U.S. companies.
Ex-CBBC presenter pays tribute to Mark Speight on death anniversary: Tributes poured in on the 16th anniversary of the presenter’s death
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/mark-speight-cbbc-death-b2524960.html
IRS has launched its free tax filing service, Direct File, in 12 states: Direct File has many limits, but nearly 19M people in 12 states may be eligible.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/irs-free-tax-filing-service-now-available-but-most-people-dont-qualify/
Quick Glance: Tax Filing 2023: Key Information
- The IRS hired over 7,000 taxpayer service representatives and plans to hire 6,500 more
- A free IRS filing service for taxpayers is being developed
- Massachusetts and New Hampshire are testing the free filing project 'Direct File'
- Helpful answers to questions about filing taxes for 2023
US imposes sanctions on Nicaragua's attorney general: The United States on Thursday sanctioned Nicaragua's attorney general for her role in the government's ...
reuters.com/world/americas/us-imposes-sanctions-nicaraguas-attorney-general-2024-03-21/
US levels new sanctions over Russian disinformation campaign: The United States has imposed new sanctions against two individuals and two entities connected to a ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4544581-us-sanctions-russian-disinformation/
Understanding the Extraordinary Power of the US Treasury: The evolution of the reach of US Treasury Department’s reach.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/understanding-the-extraordinary-power-of-the-us-treasury
Paid articlePaid Congressman Asks Treasury Why US Firm Insures Ships Carrying Iran Oil: A Republican congressman is asking the Treasury Department to explain its handling of a US ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-15/congressman-asks-treasury-why-us-firm-insures-ships-carrying-iran-oil
Paid articlePaid Spyware firm Intellexa hit with US sanctions after Cyprus Confidential exposé - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/spyware-firm-intellexa-hit-with-us-sanctions-after-cyprus-confidential-expose/
US Indicts 7 Alleged Members of Infamous Chinese Hacking Group: The US says the group, dubbed APT 31, has spent 14 years hacking a large range of victims for the ...
pcmag.com/news/us-indicts-7-alleged-members-of-infamous-chinese-hacking-group
Big Brother, Big Banks censorship collusion should concern every American: We cannot continue to let law enforcement, regulators and banks that are too big to ...
thehill.com/opinion/4538614-big-brother-big-banks-censorship-collusion-should-concern-every-american/
Intel Gets $20 Billion in US Grants, Loans for Chip Plants: The US will award Intel Corp. $8.5 billion in grants and as much as $11 billion in loans to help fund ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-20-intel-gets-20-billion-in-us-grants-loans-for-chip-plants/
U.S., Britain sanction China for broad 14-year hacking campaign : Chinese state-linked hackers targeted White House officials, along with senior agency staff and ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/25/china-hack-apt31-sanctions-indictment/
Mnuchin’s interest in TikTok and a distressed NY bank echoes his pre-Trump investment playbook
apnews.com/article/mnuchin-tiktok-nycb-indymac-lego-movie-5527566c81a6f3d9b288bba232f55684
DOJ weighing antitrust probe of US Steel takeover: While antitrust issues are secondary to a national security review, a lengthy inquiry could add more ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/18/doj-antitrust-probe-us-steel-00147441
US sanctions, indicts China-based hackers for allegedly targeting critical infrastructure
abcnews.go.com/US/us-sanctions-indicts-china-based-hackers-allegedly-targeting-critical-infrastructure/story
US targets Iran-backed group in Bahrain with sanctions on affiliates, Treasury says
reuters.com/world/us-targets-iran-backed-group-bahrain-with-sanctions-affiliates-treasury-says-2024-03-12/
US Treasury's No. 2 urges South Africa to boost fight against corruption: U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on Wednesday urged South Africa to step up ...
reuters.com/world/us-treasurys-no-2-urges-south-africa-boost-fight-against-corruption-2024-03-13/
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