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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
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Congress’ Marylanders gear up to fight for emergency bridge funds: "I'll be fighting for any federal resources Baltimore needs," Sen ...
axios.com/2024/03/26/congress-maryland-bridge-funds
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
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/
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 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/
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/
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.
Sen. Van Hollen: Biden Must Halt Offensive Arms to Israel If Restrictions on Gaza Aid Are Not Lifted
democracynow.org/2024/3/20/chris_van_hollen
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/
Sen Van Hollen Says Netanyahu Spreading 'Flat Out Lies' About UNRWA: The Maryland senator defended the organization on CBS and said there was no evidence that it ...
commondreams.org/news/van-hollen-netanyahu-lies-unrwa
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
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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
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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/
Vance, Whitehouse team up to eliminate tax breaks for corporate consolidation: Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), a Trump-aligned rising conservative star, and Sen ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4547158-vance-whitehouse-tax-breaks-corporate-consolidation/
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/
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
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/
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/
US February budget deficit climbs on interest costs, tax refunds: The U.S. federal budget deficit grew in February with outlays surging as annual tax-filing ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-february-budget-deficit-climbs-interest-costs-tax-refunds-2024-03-12/
This Maryland senator says a law could allow Biden to push for more aid in Gaza: Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland, visited the Rafah border ...
npr.org/2024/03/13/1238109575/this-maryland-senator-says-a-law-could-allow-biden-to-push-for-more-aid-in-gaza
US sanctions Nicaragua attorney general: The US announced sanctions on Thursday against Nicaraguan Attorney General Wendy Carolina Morales Urbina ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4548953-us-sanctions-nicaragua-attorney-general/
US Budget Deficit Widens to $828 Billion in Five Months on Interest Costs: Interest costs continued to drive the US budget deficit wider in February ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-12/us-budget-gap-hits-828-billion-in-five-months-on-interest-costs
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Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
- President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.
- Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.
- The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
A major investment in hydrogen energy — and the Midwest — is met with hope and concern
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/08/midwest-hydrogen-hub/
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/
Government Files Notice Of Appeal After Corporate Transparency Act Deemed Unconstitutional
forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2024/03/12/government-files-notice-of-appeal-after-corporate-transparency-act-deemed-unconstitutional/
Homebuyers to Receive $15k Tax Credit Under New Bill: The bill would give tax credit to first time buyers within certain criteria in Rhode Island.
newsweek.com/homebuyers-tax-credit-bill-rhode-island-1880469
US slaps new sanctions against 6 N. Koreans, 2 entities for financing WMD programs
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/103_371568.html
Quick Glance: Execs in Japan Arrested for Winning Dev Bids and Outsourcing to NK
- Two executives in Japan were issued arrest warrants for charges related to establishing a business that outsourced work to North Korean IT engineers.
- Authorities suspect Pak may have connections to a person involved in the foreign currency acquisition activities of the Hermit Kingdom, and are looking into potential money flow to North Korea.
- Amid an investigation involving the development of a smartphone app that breached Japan's banking act, authorities found suspicious transfers to North Korean IT engineers from Robast.
- Hiring a North Korean for development tasks can contribute foreign currency and illicit funds for a despot's operations, while also violating national sanctions.
Hospitality worker caught with $2.5B Bitcoin found guilty of money laundering: The Southwark Crown Court in the United Kingdom has reportedly found Jian Wen ...
cointelegraph.com/news/hospitality-worker-bitcoin-seizure-southwark-crown-court
US sanctions supporters of Syria’s al-Assad over drug trafficking: The US Treasury Department sanctioned 11 people and companies on Tuesday it said were involved ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/03/26/US-sanctions-supporters-of-Syria-s-al-Assad-over-drug-trafficking
The US Treasury released EV charger tax credit guidance – here’s how to find out if you qualify
electrek.co/2024/03/11/the-us-treasury-just-released-ev-charger-tax-credit-guidance-heres-how-to-find-out-if-you-qualify/
U.S. SEC Asking for More Millions, Dozens of Lawyers to Beef Up Crypto Oversight: The securities regulator, Treasury Department and U.S. derivatives watchdog are ...
coindesk.com/policy/2024/03/22/us-sec-asking-for-more-millions-dozens-of-lawyers-to-beef-up-crypto-oversight/
US sanctions three Iran weapons-procurement networks: WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on three procurement networks that are ...
arabnews.com/node/2479906/middle-east
Van Hollen: Israeli restrictions on Gaza aid ‘not currently in compliance’ with US policy
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/03/van-hollen-israeli-restrictions-gaza-aid-not-currently-compliance-us-policy
US Treasury freezes Sinaloa Cartel assets. Arizona's Kris Mayes hopes it will help 'retake the border'
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/border-issues/2024/03/22/us-treasury-kris-mayes-announce-sinaloa-cartel-assets-freeze/73068587007/
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U.S. SEC Asking for More Millions, Dozens of Lawyers to Beef Up Crypto Oversight: The securities regulator, Treasury Department and U.S. derivatives watchdog are ...
coindesk.com/policy/2024/03/22/us-sec-asking-for-more-millions-dozens-of-lawyers-to-beef-up-crypto-oversight/
Step up operations against terrorists, kidnappers, IG orders DIG: The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday, met with delegates of the ...
punchng.com/step-up-operations-against-terrorists-kidnappers-ig-orders-dig/
Rhode Island senator says Citizens Insurance leaders not cooperating with his investigation
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/19/rhode-island-senator-says-citizens-insurance-leaders-not-cooperating-with-his-investigation/
Hubs, environment groups square off over 'high stakes' hydrogen tax credit: Hydrogen hub leaders sent a letter to Treasury officials expressing a "shared concern ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/12/hubs-environment-groups-square-off-over-high-stakes-hydrogen-tax-credit/72771656007/
Yellen says Biden tax credits boost clean energy investment in coal country: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday clean energy investments in parts ...
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/yellen-says-biden-tax-credits-boost-clean-energy-investment-coal-country-2024-03-13/
FinCEN Is Analyzing $165M in Transactions That May Tie Crypto and Hamas, Senior Official Says
coindesk.com/policy/2024/03/14/fincen-is-analyzing-165m-in-transactions-that-may-tie-crypto-and-hamas-senior-official-says/
More than a million Washingtonians can file taxes for free through new pilot program
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/12/more-than-a-million-washingtonians-can-file-taxes-for-free-through-new-pilot-program/
PHOTOS: The life of Civil Rights activist Harriet Tubman: Abolitionist Harriet Tubman dedicated her life to helping rescue African-American slaves from the South ...
nydailynews.com/2023/03/09/the-life-of-civil-rights-activist-harriet-tubman/
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/
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/
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/
Inside the IRS unit taking on America’s millionaires and billionaires - ICIJ: The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is seeking to use an infusion of funding to keep ...
icij.org/inside-icij/2024/02/inside-the-irs-unit-taking-on-americas-millionaires-and-billionaires/
Clarence Thomas’s conflict is clear — he must recuse himself from the Trump immunity case
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4501934-clarence-thomass-conflict-is-clear-he-must-recuse-himself-from-the-trump-immunity-case/
New Rules Will Force Buyout Firms to Flag Suspicious Investments: The Treasury Department is extending anti-money-laundering rules to private-equity ...
wsj.com/articles/new-rules-will-force-buyout-firms-to-flag-suspicious-investments-2c7d4449
Judge Rules Against Corporate Transparency Act Disclosure Provision: An Alabama judge barred the government from collecting certain company ownership data to ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/03/us/politics/judge-ruling-corporate-transparenct-act.html
US bans maker of spyware used to target government officials, journalists: The Treasury Department banned the maker of spyware used to target government ...
thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/4510159-us-bans-maker-of-spyware-used-to-target-government-officials-journalists/
White House promises major sanctions on Russia over Navalny's death: The White House says it is preparing additional “major sanctions” on Russia in response to ...
apnews.com/article/sanctions-navalny-putin-biden-ukraine-dc1a51954673398a0410f8a6320f39e8
Quick Glance: White House Plans Sanctions for Navalny's Death
- White House preparing 'major sanctions' against Russia in response to Navalny's death.
- Sanctions to cover Russian defense industrial base and revenue sources fueling aggression and repression.
- Details of sanctions undisclosed; focus on pursuing those evading sanctions.
- Experts propose financial measures to weaken Russia, from seizing Central Bank funds to lowering Russian oil price cap.
Brasileirão 2024: CBF publishes basic table for the Brazilian Championship; watch Bahia games. See more news from Esporte Clube Bahia
esporteclubebahia.com.br/brasileirao-2024/
Yellen to Visit Chile in Push to Boost Ties on Critical Minerals: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will visit Chile next week in a trip aimed at strengthening ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-21/yellen-to-visit-chile-in-push-to-boost-ties-on-critical-minerals
Why private equity has been involved in every recent bank deal: New York Community Bank's $1 billion-plus capital raise is the latest example of private equity ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/06/nycb-why-private-equity-has-been-involved-in-every-recent-bank-deal.html
Quick Glance: NYCB: 7% Deposit Loss, Dividend Cut to 1 Cent
- New York Community Bank lost 7% of its deposits in the turbulent month before announcing a capital injection of over $1 billion from investors led by Steven Mnuchin's Liberty Strategic Capital.
- The company had $77.2 billion in deposits on March 5, down from $83 billion on February 5, the day before Moody's Investors Service downgraded the bank's credit rating to junk.
- After announcing a crucial lifeline from a group of private equity investors led by Mnuchin's Liberty Strategic Capital on Wednesday, NYCB's stock rebounded after a significant decline.
U.S. Imposes Major New Sanctions on Russia, Targeting Finance and Defense: The Biden administration, responding to the death of Aleksei A. Navalny ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/23/business/us-sanctions-russia.html
Quick Glance: New Sanctions on Russia Following Navalny’s Death
- As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, the Biden administration announced its largest sanctions package to date.
- Extensive sanctions were imposed on Russia's financial sector and military-industrial complex to weaken the Kremlin's war machine.
- President Biden urgently called on Congress to provide more aid to Ukraine before it's too late.
- The sanctions aim to further limit Russia's energy revenues and combat its efforts to evade sanctions.
U.S. Seeks to Collect on Up to $20 Billion in Delinquent Covid Loans: Time is running out for small businesses and nonprofits that took out roughly one million ...
wsj.com/business/u-s-seeks-to-collect-on-up-to-20-billion-in-delinquent-covid-loans-96dd36c6
A major investment in hydrogen energy — and the Midwest — is met with hope and concern
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/08/midwest-hydrogen-hub/
AI is Uncle Sam’s new secret weapon to fight fraud: Uncle Sam has quietly deployed a new secret weapon designed to catch bad guys trying to steal from taxpayers: ...
cnn.com/2024/02/28/business/artificial-intelligence-fraud-treasury-ai/
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Oil price cap is reducing Russian revenues, US analysis finds: A price cap on Russian oil by the U.S. and other countries is reducing how much money Russia is ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4485169-oil-price-cap-is-reducing-russian-revenues-us-analysis-finds/
Affordable housing solutions: US wants to use billions in unused COVID aid: The Treasury Department has freed up funds from COVID-era programs to support ...
businessinsider.com/affordable-housing-solutions-billions-unused-covid-aid-treasury-department-2024-3
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Federal Court Rules New Company Reporting Law Is Unconstitutional: Months after the Corporate Transparency Act—or CTA—went into effect, a federal court has found ...
forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2024/03/02/federal-court-rules-new-company-reporting-law-is-unconstitutional/
Who are LockBit, the hackers threatening to release Trump court documents: LockBit is a notorious Russia-based ransomware group that has racked up over 2 ...
businessinsider.com/lockbit-russia-hackers-threatening-release-trump-court-documents-ransom-2024-2
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White House promises ‘major sanctions’ on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny’s death
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/20/white-house-promises-major-sanctions-on-russia-in-response-to-alexei-navalnys-death/
Capital One-Discover merger may face stiff antitrust review in Washington: Before the two companies can close the $35.3 billion merger, they must obtain approval ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/20/capital-one-discover-merger-washington/
Quick Glance: Acquisition Plans: Capital One and Discover Financial
- Capital One plans to acquire Discover Financial, a US credit card company
- Capital One is valued at $52.2 billion and the fourth largest player in the US credit card market
- Discover was the 27th largest US bank by assets, while Capital One was the ninth largest
- Increased regulatory focus on credit card fees, potential merger in this context
U.S. is imposing more than 500 new sanctions on Russia’s war machine, indicts Russian businessmen
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-us-is-imposing-more-than-500-new-sanctions-on-russias-war-machine/
Quick Glance: US Targets Russia with Over 500 New Sanctions
- The US has announced over 500 new sanctions against Russia, including measures targeting Russia's main card payment system, financial and military institutions, and officials involved in the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny.
- The newly-announced US measures also include nearly 100 firms and individuals who will face export restrictions.
- Russian banks and military-industrial enterprises have adapted and developed workarounds to evade existing sanctions.
- The EU has also announced new sanctions, targeting nearly 200 companies and individuals accused of helping Russia procure weapons or being involved in the kidnapping of Ukrainian children - something Moscow denies.
US Treasury threatens RBI with sanctions: Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) has run into problems with US authorities due to its activities in Russia.
diepresse.com/18259475/us-finanzministerium-droht-rbi-mit-sanktionen
Red boxes, five-hour speeches and a Commons tipple: Inside the making of the Budget
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/money/saving-and-banking/red-boxes-speeches-commons-inside-making-uk-budget-2928333
US targets Houthi revenue with new sanctions, Treasury Dept says: The United States on Wednesday issued sanctions targeting two companies and two vessels that ...
reuters.com/world/us-targets-houthi-revenue-with-new-sanctions-treasury-dept-says-2024-03-06/
US sanctions on spyware maker includes Irish firm: Intellexa Limited is a Dublin-based company within the Intellexa Consortium acting as a technology reseller ...
irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41347121.html
US Puts Additional Central Asian Companies on Russia Sanctions List: The latest round of sanctions designations included a Kyrgyzstan-based company and two firms ...
thediplomat.com/2024/02/us-puts-additional-central-asian-companies-on-russia-sanctions-list/
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Turkish finance chief Şimşek meets US counterpart Yellen in Brazil: Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/turkish-finance-chief-simsek-meets-us-counterpart-yellen-in-brazil
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