Treasury proposes GENIUS Act rule to impose AML and sanctions compliance duties on stablecoin issuers
Treasury has proposed a joint rule that would bring permitted payment stablecoin issuers under Bank Secrecy Act controls and require sanctions compliance programs, advancing the GENIUS Act’s illicit finance framework.
FinCEN proposes overhaul of AML/CFT program rules for U.S. financial institutions
FinCEN has proposed a sweeping rewrite of Bank Secrecy Act program requirements, shifting expectations toward risk-based effectiveness, easing lower-risk compliance burdens and withdrawing its July 2024 proposal.
Ukraine targets Russian military suppliers and sanctions evasion networks with new sanctions package
Ukraine has imposed new sanctions on Russian individuals and companies tied to weapons production, dual-use technologies, sanctions evasion, illegal business in occupied territories and the Kerch Bridge.
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View all updates →UK expands OTSI licensing remit to cover sanctioned goods exports
Britain’s Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation said it will take over licensing for exports of sanctioned goods and related ancillary services to sanctioned destinations from April 27.
OFAC issues amended Russia license, updates FAQs and Venezuela translations
OFAC issued Russia-related General License 13Q, amended two Russia-related frequently asked questions, and published Spanish translations of five Venezuela-related general licenses and 19 related FAQs on April 8, 2026.
Treasury proposes GENIUS Act rule to impose AML and sanctions compliance duties on stablecoin issuers
Treasury has proposed a joint rule that would bring permitted payment stablecoin issuers under Bank Secrecy Act controls and require sanctions compliance programs, advancing the GENIUS Act’s illicit finance framework.
UK widens AUKUS open general licence to cover exports to deployed forces
Britain has updated its AUKUS open general licence to allow controlled exports to Australian, U.S. and UK armed forces when deployed, extending the licence beyond the original three-country framework.
FinCEN proposes overhaul of AML/CFT program rules for U.S. financial institutions
FinCEN has proposed a sweeping rewrite of Bank Secrecy Act program requirements, shifting expectations toward risk-based effectiveness, easing lower-risk compliance burdens and withdrawing its July 2024 proposal.
Ukraine targets Russian military suppliers and sanctions evasion networks with new sanctions package
Ukraine has imposed new sanctions on Russian individuals and companies tied to weapons production, dual-use technologies, sanctions evasion, illegal business in occupied territories and the Kerch Bridge.
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UK expands OTSI licensing remit to cover sanctioned goods exports
Britain’s Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation said it will take over licensing for exports of sanctioned goods and related ancillary services to sanctioned destinations from April 27.
OFAC issues amended Russia license, updates FAQs and Venezuela translations
OFAC issued Russia-related General License 13Q, amended two Russia-related frequently asked questions, and published Spanish translations of five Venezuela-related general licenses and 19 related FAQs on April 8, 2026.
OFAC removes Delcy Rodríguez from Venezuela-related SDN list
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control on Wednesday removed Venezuelan interim president Delcy Eloina Rodríguez Gómez from its Specially Designated Nationals list under the Venezuela sanctions program.
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