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Trump gets cozy with crypto

His expanding business connections raise questions over how the industry will be regulated, analysts say

Salon · Dec 23, 2024

Defection, Disgust and Growing Latino Support for Donald Trump

Journalist Paola Ramos argues the draw of far-right ideas comes from deep within a collective Latino psyche, rooted in experiences she shares.

Capital & Main · Oct 18, 2024

Harris To Support Crypto Growth Policies: Top Aide's Statement Divides Community Anew

A top Harris campaign aide said the vice president will support policies for crypto growth, and his statement is at center of discussions in the community, with some believing the Democratic presidential candidate is ready for change, while others believe she has to directly speak about her views to be…

International Business Times · Aug 22, 2024

Biden Administration Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Efforts to Protect U.S. Financial System

The Biden administration is implementing new rules to increase corporate transparency and address deficiencies in the U.S. anti-money laundering framework,...

Top News · Feb 15, 2024

Crypto Not A Popular Financing 'Tool' For Hamas, PIJ: US Treasury

The U.S. Treasury has debunked a Wall Street Journal report that implied Hamas, the terror group that raided Israel on Oct. 7 and murdered more than a thousand people, received millions in cryptocurrency for nearly a two-year period before the massacre.

International Business Times · Feb 15, 2024

Bitcoin 'Specifically Referenced' In Suspected Child Exploitation Activities: US Treasury

Bitcoin has been linked to transactions associated with suspected human trafficking and child exploitation activities, a new analysis by the U.S. Treasury Department revealed.

International Business Times · Feb 14, 2024

U.S. imposes new round of sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a Belgian involved in procuring electronics for the Russian military, his companies and a group of Belarusian firms and people tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

Yellen To Visit Mexico For Talks On Supply Chains, Combating Fentanyl Trafficking

The trip comes amid the U.S. Treasury Department's announcement of a "counter-fentanyl strike force," as "combatting the flow of deadly fentanyl into communities across the United States is a top priority for President Biden as well as the Treasury Department."

Latin Times · Dec 5, 2023

Treasury creates new strike force as US and China pursue crackdown on illicit fentanyl trafficking

The Treasury Department is announcing a new strike force to help combat illicit fentanyl trafficking

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

The US sanctions Mexican Sinaloa cartel members and firms over fentanyl trafficking

The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on 13 members of Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel and four Mexico-based firms accused of trafficking fentanyl into the United States

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023