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• OFAC Updates Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List

  8 May 2026 6:04 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  OFAC has updated its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list. The U.S. Department of the Treasury advises the public to check its website for the latest version and details on today's changes, recommending periodic visits for future updates.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy OFACSpecially Designated NationalsSDNBlocked PersonsU.S. Department of the TreasurySanctionsGovernmentUS Treasury

• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Meets with Insurance Commissioners on Private Credit

  7 May 2026 12:45 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent convened with state insurance commissioners and the NAIC to discuss the U.S. life insurance sector, focusing on private credit markets, offshore reserves, and the need for balanced regulation that manages risk while encouraging innovation.

  Business and FinanceInsuranceScott BessentU.S. Department of the TreasuryNAICPrivate CreditRegulatory PolicyUS Treasury

• U.S. Treasury Sanctions Iraqi Oil Official and Militia Leaders Over Iran Terror Funding

  7 May 2026 10:32 a.m. · Source: US Treasury

  The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Iraq's Deputy Minister of Oil and three militia leaders for diverting oil revenues to Iran. The move is part of a broader campaign to disrupt funding for Iran-backed terrorist activities against U.S. interests.

  Politics and GovernmentConflictBusinessIraqIranFederal GovernmentMiddle EastEconomyMilitaryLegalEnergy U.S. Department of the TreasuryAli Maarij Al-BahadlyScott BessentTerrorismOil and GasUS Treasury

• U.S. Treasury to Offer $125 Billion in Securities for Quarterly Refunding

  6 May 2026 9:24 a.m. · Source: US Treasury

  The U.S. Treasury will auction $125 billion in notes and bonds to refund maturing securities and raise $41.7 billion in new cash, while maintaining current nominal coupon auction sizes.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyBankingFinancial Markets Business and FinanceU.S. Department of the TreasuryGovernment BondsBrian SmithDebt ManagementSecurities AuctionUS Treasury

• U.S. Treasury Announces Marketable Borrowing Estimates for Second and Third Quarters of 2026

  4 May 2026 3:10 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  The U.S. Department of the Treasury projects $189 billion in net marketable borrowing for the April-June 2026 quarter and $671 billion for the July-September quarter, adjusting previous estimates due to shifting cash flows.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyFinancial Markets U.S. Department of the TreasuryMarketable BorrowingNational DebtBusiness and FinanceGovernment FinanceSOMAUS Treasury

• Treasury Sanctions Maduro Regime Insiders and Sanctions Evaders in Venezuela's Oil Sector

  11 Dec 2025 2:32 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  The U.S. Department of the Treasury targets Nicolas Maduro's regime in Venezuela, sanctioning individuals and entities involved in drug trafficking, corruption, and oil sector evasion, reversing a previous deal.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldWhite HouseFederal GovernmentTradeFinancial MarketsLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAsiaPanama U.S. Department of the TreasuryVenezuelaNicolas MaduroSanctionsOil SectorDrug TraffickingOFACUS Treasury

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