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U.S. sanctions are a powerful tool used to influence the behavior of foreign governments, individuals, and entities. Placement on any sanctions watchlist maintained by a regulatory agency can have devastating financial,...more
On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued General License No. 25 under the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, marking a measured but far-reaching reconfiguration of...more
On May 23, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Syria General License (GL) 25, “Authorizing Transactions Prohibited by the Syrian Sanctions Regulations or Involving Certain...more
On May 23, 2025, the United States formally eased its economic sanctions on Syria. This action authorizes a significant number of transactions that previously would have violated U.S. sanctions. ...more
On March 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a final rule extending the recordkeeping requirements under OFAC’s regulations from five years to 10 years. This change...more
Recent US government actions indicate a possible increase in US financial crimes investigations and enforcement targeting drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations in Latin America....more
Lowenstein Crypto advises leading digital asset and cryptocurrency projects, exchanges, and trading firms. Our practice covers regulatory advice, transactions and structuring advice, investigations, and adversarial matters...more
On March 4, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Venezuela General License 41A, “Authorizing the Wind Down of Certain Transactions Related to Chevron Corporation’s Joint...more
As financial technologies companies expand operations across borders, understanding the sanctions regimes of both the United States and South Korea becomes essential. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets...more
On December 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License (GL) 1B (Authorizing Certain Activities Involving Federal State Budgetary Institution Marine Rescue...more
Crypto’s two calling cards, decentralization and anonymity, can lead to abuses, such as money laundering and tax evasion. The U.S. Treasury has long combatted crypto money laundering...more
October saw two major enforcement actions involving Russia. First, three individuals were indicted for facilitating the export of controlled U.S.-origin electronics to Russia. Second, the president of a U.S. steel trading...more
The following newsletter provides a roundup summarizing enforcement actions, guidance, rulemakings, and other public statements taken by a federal and/or state financial services regulatory agency, specifically focusing on:...more
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) continues to rack up settlements. Two travel insurance companies recently settled OFAC enforcement actions for violations of the Cuban Embargo....more