Treasury Department
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cryptoU.S. Strikes Iranian Military Sites; Crypto Sees $600M in Liquidations
U.S. forces struck Iranian military positions, triggering over $600 million in crypto liquidations and a $1 billion seizure of Iranian-linked digital assets.
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cryptoUS Seizes $1 Billion in Iranian Crypto, Nearly Triples Earlier Estimate
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reveals US has seized roughly $1 billion in Iranian digital assets, part of Operation Economic Fury.
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financeTrump Executive Order Unveils New Retirement Plan with $1,000 Government Match
President Trump signs order to create TrumpIRA.gov, a marketplace for workers without employer plans, including a 50% government match on retirement contributions.
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worldUS Ends Sanctions Waivers on Russian and Iranian Oil
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces the non-renewal of sanctions waivers for Russian and Iranian oil, signaling a shift in energy policy and potential impact on global markets.
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financeUS Authorities Scrutinize $1.8 Trillion Private Credit Market for Financial System Risks
Federal Reserve and Treasury Department assess potential spillover effects from the rapidly expanding private credit sector, examining bank and insurer exposures.
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cryptoFDIC Proposes Rules for Stablecoin Issuers Under GENIUS Act
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp approves formal approach to regulate stablecoin issuers as implementation of landmark legislation moves forward.
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financeFed's Barr Urges Stronger Stablecoin Rules to Combat Money Laundering
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr calls for anti-money-lundering controls on stablecoins amid rising regulatory scrutiny.
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financeTrump Administration Shifts Student Loan Oversight to Treasury
The Trump administration moves defaulted student loan management from Education to Treasury, signaling broader overhaul of $1.7T federal debt system.