Financial Crimes Enforcement Network news and trends

FinCEN: Ransomware Incidents and Payments Dropped in 2024 After Law Enforcement Actions
Cybersecurity // December 04, 2025

Reported ransomware incidents and payments dropped in 2024 after law enforcement’s disruption of two high-profile ransomware groups, the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said Thursday (Dec. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

FinCEN Seeks Comments on Proposed Survey About AML/CFT Compliance Costs
AML // September 29, 2025

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is seeking comments on a proposed survey designed to gather information on the direct compliance costs incurred by non-bank financial institutions with anti-money laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) requirements. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Treasury Department to Limit Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act
Regulation // March 03, 2025

The Treasury Department said Sunday (March 2) that it will not enforce the Corporate Transparency Act’s penalties and fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

TD Bank Says Guidepost Solutions Will Oversee AML Compliance Remediation Efforts
Bank Regulation // February 27, 2025

TD Bank said Thursday (Feb. 27) that U.S. authorities selected consulting firm Guidepost Solutions as the independent monitor to oversee the bank’s remediation efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Interviews & Exclusives
Merchants Beef Up KYB as FinCEN Plays Hardball on Beneficial Ownership Rules

January 06, 2025
The challenge for banks and supply chains of doing business online comes at the point of onboarding — the moment a relationship with an enterprise, particularly a small business, is struck. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Bad News for Fraudsters as US Boosts Crypto-Crime Toolkit

January 30, 2023
The U.S. Treasury Department is flexing its cryptocurrency enforcement muscles as industry attention grows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Quick Reads
Treasury Considers Allowing FinCEN to Veto Other Regulators’ Enforcement Actions

December 10, 2025
The Treasury Department reportedly aims to give its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) the ability to veto other regulators’ findings that a bank has violated the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

FinCEN: Ransomware Incidents and Payments Dropped in 2024 After Law Enforcement Actions

December 04, 2025
Reported ransomware incidents and payments dropped in 2024 after law enforcement’s disruption of two high-profile ransomware groups, the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said Thursday (Dec....

FinCEN Seeks Comments on Proposed Survey About AML/CFT Compliance Costs

September 29, 2025
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is seeking comments on a proposed survey designed to gather information on the direct compliance costs incurred by non-bank financial institutions with anti-money laundering...

Treasury Department to Limit Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act

March 03, 2025
The Treasury Department said Sunday (March 2) that it will not enforce the Corporate Transparency Act’s penalties and fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule. Get the Full...