U.S. Treasury

GOP Lawmakers Push for New Fed-Treasury Accord 

GOP Lawmakers Push for New Fed-Treasury Accord 
GOP Lawmakers Push for New Fed-Treasury Accord 
March 19, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

House Republicans want to draw new boundaries between the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Treasury. In a hearing held on Wednesday (March 18), the House Financial Services Committee’s Task...

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Treasury Fraud Probe Seeks Info From Minnesota Money Transmitters
Treasury Fraud Probe Seeks Info From Minnesota Money Transmitters
January 11, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

The U.S. Treasury is investigating what it calls “rampant benefits fraud” in Minnesota. As part of this effort, the department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)...

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US and UK Team to Explore Digital Asset Collaborations
US and UK Team to Explore Digital Asset Collaborations
September 22, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.S. and U.K. have established a task force to explore partnerships on capital markets and digital assets regulation. This effort is designed to bolster...

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Farewell to the Penny — A Tiny Coin’s Outsized Legacy
Farewell to the Penny — A Tiny Coin’s Outsized Legacy
May 31, 2025  |  The Weekender

It’s official: the penny’s days are numbered. After more than two centuries of jingling in pockets, lining cash registers and fueling both nostalgia and frustration,...

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Pennies Fading From Circulation as More Consumers Go Cashless
Pennies Fading From Circulation as More Consumers Go Cashless
May 22, 2025  |  Cash

After more than 200 years, it is time to say goodbye to the penny. As the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Thursday (May 22), the...

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DOGE Wins Court Battle but Remains Blocked From Payment System
DOGE Wins Court Battle but Remains Blocked From Payment System
March 07, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly won a court battle Friday but is still blocked from accessing the Treasury payment system by an earlier...

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Treasury Secretary: DOGE Has Found $50 Billion in Savings 
Treasury Secretary: DOGE Has Found $50 Billion in Savings 
February 19, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The U.S. Treasury Secretary says a new government cost-cutting effort has found $50 billion in savings. Speaking to Fox News Tuesday (Feb. 18) evening, Scott...

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DOGE Staffer Mistakenly Given Editing Access to Treasury Payments
DOGE Staffer Mistakenly Given Editing Access to Treasury Payments
February 12, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

When Elon Musk began digging into the U.S. Treasury, one phrase kept coming up: “Read-only access.” As in, Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would...

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