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FinCEN Issues Advisory and Financial Trend Analysis on Chinese Money Laundering Networks

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is raising the alarm on Chinese money laundering networks (CMLNs), which pose a significant threat to the U.S. financial system. FinCEN is issuing: (1) an…

Imposition of Special Measures Prohibiting Certain Transmittals of Funds Involving CIBanco S.A., Institución de Banca Multiple, Intercam Banco S.A., Institución de Banca Multiple, and Vector Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V.; Extension of Effective Date
Treasury Extends Effective Dates of Orders Issued Under New Authority to Counter Fentanyl

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) extended the effective dates for orders issued on June 25, 2025,…

Treasury Issues Request for Comment Related to the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act

WASHINGTON--The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a Request for Comment required by the GENIUS Act, which furthers the Administration’s policy of supporting the responsible growth and use of digital assets, as outlined in Executive Order (E.O.) 14178 on “Strengthening American Leadership in…

READOUT: FinCEN Convenes Public-Private Partnership to Promote Innovation and Address Fraud and Scam Risks in the Digital Assets Ecosystem

WASHINGTON — On July 15, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) brought together Treasury components, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, regulatory technology companies, and trade groups to share insights on driving…

Exemptive Relief Order to Delay the Effective Date of the Investment Adviser Rule
FinCEN Notice
FinCEN Issues Notice on the Use of Convertible Virtual Currency Kiosks for Scam Payments and Other Illicit Activity

WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Notice urging financial institutions to be vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity involving…

Exemption Order Related to TIN Collection and Customer Identification Program Requirements (FRB)
Treasury Announces Postponement and Reopening of Investment Adviser Rule [Updated August 5, 2025]

WASHINGTON––In order to ensure efficient regulation that appropriately balances costs and benefits, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today is announcing its intention to postpone the effective date of the final rule establishing…

Treasury Extends Effective Dates of Orders Issued Under New Authority to Counter Fentanyl

WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) extended the effective dates for orders issued on June 25, 2025, prohibiting certain…