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The Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) has cemented its role as a global financial watchdog, using its influence to safeguard the integrity of the U.S. dollar and the broader international financial system. Recent...more

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McKernan reportedly out at CFPB as he’s announced for Treasury role

On May 9, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced President Trump’s intent to nominate Jonathan McKernan to serve as the Undersecretary of Domestic Finance at the Department of the Treasury. As previously covered by...more

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CFPB Director Nominee to Move to Treasury Finance Role

On May 9, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that President Trump intends to nominate Jonathan McKernan to serve as the Undersecretary of Domestic Finance. McKernan had been awaiting Senate confirmation to lead the...more

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Trump to nominate CFPB nominee to Treasury Department position

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced May 9 that President Trump intends to nominate Jonathan McKernan, his nominee to head the CFPB, as the Undersecretary of Domestic Finance at Treasury....more

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Treasury Announces President Trump’s Intent to Nominate McKernan as Undersecretary of Domestic Finance

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced President Trump’s intent to nominate Jonathan McKernan as the Undersecretary of Domestic Finance. The press release states that McKernan’s continued service at Treasury “will...more

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President Names Yet Another Acting IRS Commissioner

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Turmoil continues to roil the highest ranks of the Internal Revenue Service, as the President has replaced the acting IRS Commissioner that he appointed just last week. As we previously wrote, on Tax Day, the President named...more

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Insurance Leaders from Various Camps Support Abolition of the Federal Insurance Office

In 2010, the Federal Insurance Office (“FIO”) was created within the United States Treasury Department by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to support uniform regulation of Insurance across the...more

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Legal Update: Final Rule Implementing U.S. Outbound Investments Restrictions Goes into Effect

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On October 28, 2024, the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury Department) published a final rule (Final Rule) setting forth the regulations implementing Executive Order 14150 of August 9, 2023 (Outbound Investment Order),...more

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CFPB moves to stay litigation to review supervision order

On February 6, the CFPB filed an unopposed motion to stay litigation pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia between the CFPB and a large tech company. As covered previously by InfoBytes, this...more

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Appointed as Acting CFPB Director

On January 31, 2025, the CFPB announced President Donal Trump had appointed Scott Bessent as Acting Director of the CFPB. In a brief statement, Bessent expressed his commitment to advancing the administration’s agenda to...more

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CFIUS Update: Larger Penalties, Sharper Monitoring

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On April 11, the U.S. Treasury Department promulgated a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) amending the regulations that govern the operations of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to increase...more

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Treasury Department Proposes to Sharpen the Teeth of CFIUS Enforcement

Key Takeaways: The Treasury Department is seeking to equip CFIUS with greater enforcement and oversight authority. These new powers include the ability to request more information from transaction parties and also to assess...more

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The Department of Treasury Releases Direct Pay Guidance on Clean Energy Tax Credits

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Final Rules Address Eligibility and Process; Proposed Rules Provide Workaround Allowing Tax Exempts to Partner With Others on Projects - The Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently...more

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AI in 2024: What Every GC Needs to Know

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As we enter into this second full year of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, a clear understanding of the technology and its legal implications becomes crucial for every General Counsel (GC). From understanding...more

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Key highlights of FinCEN’s final rule on access to Beneficial Ownership Information

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued the Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards Rule (Access Rule) establishing the framework for access to and protection of beneficial ownership...more

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FinCEN Seeks Enhanced Oversight of Crypto Mixing

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A proposed rule would increase Treasury’s insight into non-US crypto mixing transactions to combat illicit activities by malicious actors. On October 19, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes...more

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FinCEN Issues Alert of Scam E-Mail to Fraudulently Solicit BOI Reporting

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has posted an alert stating it has been notified of recent fraudulent attempts by hackers to solicit information from individuals and...more

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Andrea Gacki, Former Director of OFAC, Appointed Director of FinCEN

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Yesterday, the Department of the Treasury announced that Andrea Gacki, who had been serving as the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has been appointed as the Director of the Financial Crimes...more

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Economic Sanctions in the Shipping Industry: 2022 Highlights

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Shipping companies should remain focused on sanctions compliance for 2023. The sanctions space has been bursting with activity as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, which shows no signs of abating. Companies continue to seek...more

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New Bipartisan Bill Takes Aim at Digital Asset Money Laundering and Terrorism Finance

On December 14, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) introduced in the U.S. Senate a new bipartisan bill, titled "Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2022" (the “Bill”), intended to curb the...more

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U.S. Authorities Amplify Enforcement Efforts to Address Financial Crime Risks in the Digital Asset Industry

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The United States Department of the Treasury has continued to signal that it will focus policy, regulatory, and enforcement attention on the financial crime and sanctions risk in the crypto and digital asset ecosystem...more

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NYDFS Releases Stablecoin Guidance for NYDFS-regulated Institutions

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On June 8, 2022, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) released industry guidance applicable to U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins issued by NYDFS-regulated entities (the “Guidance”)...more

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Yellen to Senate Banking Committee: Stablecoins Should Be Regulated

Earlier last week, Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen provided testimony and responded to questions from the Senate Banking Committee regarding volatility in cryptocurrencies that are designated to be...more

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President Biden Issues Executive Order Directing Coordinated Federal Approach to Digital Assets

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As a result of the rise in digital assets, President Biden signed an Executive Order on March 9, 2022 ordering a review of the nation’s approach to cryptocurrency. The Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of...more

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US Crypto Regulatory Enforcement Ramps Up – NFTs Now More in Focus

For the past decade the crypto space has been described as the wild west. The crypto cowboys and cowgirls have innovated and moved the industry forward, despite some regulatory uncertainty. Innovation always leads regulatory...more

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