15 stories tagged #U.S. Treasury

  1. Bitcoin Signals Recession Fears Amid Rate Hike Anxiety
    crypto

    Bitcoin Signals Recession Fears Amid Rate Hike Anxiety

    Rising oil prices and bond market selloffs fuel speculation of Federal Reserve rate hikes, with Bitcoin pricing in a downturn before traditional markets react.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. U.S. Temporarily Eases Iranian Oil Sanctions Amid War and Soaring Prices
    world

    U.S. Temporarily Eases Iranian Oil Sanctions Amid War and Soaring Prices

    The U.S. Treasury grants a 30-day sanctions exemption for Iranian oil already at sea, aiming to curb global price spikes during active hostilities with Iran.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. The Role and Controversy of Coin Mixers in Crypto Privacy
    crypto

    The Role and Controversy of Coin Mixers in Crypto Privacy

    Coin mixers help anonymize crypto transactions, but face scrutiny over money laundering risks.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. 71-Year-Old Admits Theft of $1.13M from US Treasury
    finance

    71-Year-Old Admits Theft of $1.13M from US Treasury

    Eric Banks, 71, pleads guilty to stealing a $1.13M U.S. Treasury check and laundering millions through fake entities. Seven others charged in related scheme.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. US Treasury Seeks Authority to Freeze Suspicious Crypto Funds
    crypto

    US Treasury Seeks Authority to Freeze Suspicious Crypto Funds

    The U.S. Treasury is pushing Congress for new legislation to empower crypto platforms to freeze illicit digital assets, aiming to combat financial crime more effectively.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Bitcoin, Stocks Stabilize; Bond Market Signals Caution Amid Geopolitical Fears
    finance

    Bitcoin, Stocks Stabilize; Bond Market Signals Caution Amid Geopolitical Fears

    Risk assets recover from an oil-driven selloff as rising yields pressure Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations following geopolitical tensions.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. US Treasury, Housing Agency Halt Anthropic AI Use Following Trump Order
    tech

    US Treasury, Housing Agency Halt Anthropic AI Use Following Trump Order

    U.S. Treasury and federal housing agencies are terminating use of Anthropic AI products, including Claude, following President Trump's directive. This action impacts AI national security collaborations.

    3mo ago 1 min read