19 stories tagged #OFAC

  1. US Treasury Mandates Anti-Illicit Finance Measures for Stablecoin Issuers Under GENIUS Act
    finance

    US Treasury Mandates Anti-Illicit Finance Measures for Stablecoin Issuers Under GENIUS Act

    The US Treasury is implementing the GENIUS Act, requiring stablecoin issuers to establish robust AML/CFT programs and sanctions compliance, treating them as financial institutions.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. US Treasury Proposes Strict Rules for Stablecoin Firms to Combat Illicit Transactions
    crypto

    US Treasury Proposes Strict Rules for Stablecoin Firms to Combat Illicit Transactions

    New U.S. Treasury regulations would require stablecoin issuers to implement robust controls against illicit finance, mirroring traditional financial institutions.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. US Sanctions North Korean Network Over $800M Data Extortion Scheme
    tech

    US Sanctions North Korean Network Over $800M Data Extortion Scheme

    The U.S. Treasury sanctions six individuals and two firms tied to North Korea for stealing $800 million through cyber extortion and illicit crypto conversions.

    3mo ago 1 min read