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Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
4 years ago

Is Washington Engineering the Largest Financial Market IPO in History? | HackerNoon

U.S. treasury estimates stablecoin market growth to $3.7 trillion, significantly impacting short-term debt and treasury yields.
#national-debt
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

IMF says Gita Gopinath leaving at end of August to return to Harvard

Gita Gopinath, the first woman to serve as chief economist at the IMF, is leaving her position to return to Harvard University, marking a significant transition.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Dow futures dip as investors brace for a big week of earnings, housing market data and Jerome Powell

Markets remained stable ahead of a busy week of corporate earnings and economic data.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

"Tax-Dodging Consultant" Is Now the US Treasury's Top Tax Policy Official

A corporate lobbyist has been appointed to oversee tax policy in the U.S. Treasury, furthering tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans.
US politics
fromIT Pro
4 weeks ago

A major ransomware hosting provider just got hit US with sanctions

US Treasury sanctions Aeza Group for facilitating cyber criminal activities and ransomware operations worldwide.
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

US sanctions yet another Russian bulletproof hosting outfit

Aeza Group, a Russian bulletproof hosting provider, has been sanctioned for facilitating ransomware and cybercriminal activities.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Treasury Secretary Bessent announces 10 new hires

The Treasury Department has appointed several key individuals to enhance its legislative and public affairs efforts, particularly in banking and financial sectors.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

U.S. ties 3 Mexican financial institutions to fentanyl trafficking

The U.S. Treasury accused three Mexican banks of laundering money for opioid traffickers, impacting the fentanyl trade.
#foreign-investment
fromBloomberglaw
1 month ago

Treasury Warns 6,500 Telework Request Backlog Risks High Costs

Treasury is struggling with a backlog of remote work requests resulting from Trump's executive order, risking penalties.
Cryptocurrency
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Ireland added to 'monitoring list' of countries watched closely around US dollar manipulation

Ireland and Switzerland have been added to the U.S. monitoring list due to significant trade and current account surpluses.
#doge
#penny-production
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Treasury to phase out penny after Trump says coin no longer makes 'cents'

The U.S. Treasury will phase out production of new pennies to save costs, effectively ending the coin's use after over 230 years.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The U.S. Treasury will stop minting pennies. Here's how the math adds up

The U.S. is phasing out the penny to save costs.
Production of the penny has become more costly than its value.
Taxpayers can expect to save an estimated $56 million annually.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Say goodbye to the penny

The U.S. Treasury has placed its last order for penny blanks, signaling the gradual phasing out of the penny and anticipated annual savings of $56 million.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Treasurys hit 5% in wake of Moody's downgrade

"If we stay at these levels this would be a higher yield than that seen at the worst close after Liberation Day," Jim Reid, managing director and head of global macro and thematic research at Deutsche Bank, said in a note on Monday.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

United States pressures Mexican banks to curb cartel money laundering

Emilio Romano, the new president of the Mexican Banking Association (ABM), stated after the meeting that Mexican banks are ready to cooperate with the White House.
US news
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

The US is reviewing Benchmark's investment into Chinese AI startup Manus | TechCrunch

Investors are examining compliance with U.S. restrictions on investments in Chinese startups, impacting Manus AI's recent funding.
fromThe American Conservative
3 months ago

Trump's First 100 Days of Tariffs: The First Steps Toward the Golden Age of America

U.S. tariffs aim to generate revenue, protect domestic markets, and negotiate foreign policy concessions.
Tariffs raised under Trump's plan could offset income taxes for many Americans.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Washington asks Spain to increase defense spending and axe Google tax' after meeting with economy minister

The meeting between U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and Spain's Economy Minister Cuerpo focused on serious issues, including defense spending and the digital services tax.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Here's What Happened to Those SignalGate Messages

The US Treasury provided the court with a timeline of preserved messages amidst concerns over inadequate preservation efforts by other departments.
#elon-musk
fromWIRED
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The US Treasury Claimed DOGE Technologist Didn't Have 'Write Access' When He Actually Did

DOGE operatives had write access to sensitive US government payment systems despite official denials.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Musk Surrogates Are Reportedly Seeking Access to Treasury Department's Payment Systems

Musk's team is seeking access to U.S. Treasury systems for federal benefit distribution, raising concerns about oversight and accountability.
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
5 months ago

The US Treasury Claimed DOGE Technologist Didn't Have 'Write Access' When He Actually Did

DOGE operatives had write access to sensitive US government payment systems despite official denials.
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 months ago

Why The Bond Market Matters More Than Ever For U.S. Foreign Policy

The 10-year Treasury yield serves as a bellwether for economic health and monetary policy, directly influencing Trump’s ambitions and strategic decisions made by Scott Bessent.
Cryptocurrency
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

US lifts sanctions on Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer linked to North Korean money laundering | TechCrunch

U.S. Treasury officials have lifted sanctions on Tornado Cash, stating they 'exercised our discretion' following a legal battle.
Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
4 months ago

US lifts sanctions on Tornado Cash cryptocurrency mixer

"We remain deeply concerned about the significant state-sponsored hacking and money laundering campaign aimed at stealing, acquiring, and deploying digital assets for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Kim regime."
Cryptocurrency
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Treasury Department Will Not Enforce BOI Report Requirement | Entrepreneur

The U.S. Treasury Department announced the suspension of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting for U.S. citizens and domestic companies, signaling a shift in regulations.
Business intelligence
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

The Treasury Is About To Launch a 9 Trillion Question Mark Into the Markets And Bond Vigilantes Are Likely To Push Rates Higher

U.S. Treasury faces $9 trillion debt refinancing by 2026, with rising interest payments surpassing defense spending.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
5 months ago

BOI Reporting Requirements Changed Yet Again - Do You Need to File By the New March Deadline? Find Out Here. | Entrepreneur

Business owners must complete BOI reporting by March 21 to avoid fines.
The U.S. Treasury may revise BOI reporting rules to ease business burdens.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

People are pumping the brakes on their expectations of economic growth

The economy is slowing down, raising concerns among investors and experts about future growth.
DevOps
fromWIRED
5 months ago

Elon Musk's Man in the Treasury Is Still Holding Down His Day Job as Software CEO

Tom Krause appointed as Fiscal Assistant Secretary of Treasury amid concerns of conflict of interest due to his dual role as a CEO.
Information security
fromWIRED
5 months ago

A 25-Year-Old With Elon Musk Ties Has Direct Access to the Federal Payment System

Marko Elez has elevated access to sensitive US Treasury payment systems, raising significant security concerns.
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

5 Reasons High Yield Savings Account Are Better Than T-Bills Right Now

High Yield Savings accounts now offer competitive yields compared to US Treasury bills. Their benefits include liquidity flexibility and protection against market volatility risks, making them appealing to investors.
Business
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago
Information security

Chinese government hackers reportedly targeted US Treasury's sanctions office during December cyberattack | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
6 months ago
Information security

Chinese government hackers reportedly targeted US Treasury's sanctions office during December cyberattack | TechCrunch

Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

US treasury's workstations breached in cyber-attack by China report

Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the US Treasury Department using a compromised third-party cybersecurity service.
Access to sensitive documents was achieved through a stolen security key from BeyondTrust.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

Janet Yellen expects the US to hit debt limit before the end of January

Congress must act quickly to avoid a debt ceiling crisis, which could occur as soon as January 14.
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