Mexican Banks' Opioid Cash Crackdown Gets 45-Day Extension

2025-05199 — Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirement Revision and Deadline Extension

FinCEN is making it easier for U.S. companies by only requiring foreign companies to report who really owns them. Domestic companies don’t have to report or update their ownership info anymore. Plus, foreign companies get more time—30 days—to file or fix their reports, and they don’t have to share info about U.S. owners, saving time and hassle.

2026-06271 — Whistleblower Incentives and Protections

FinCEN is rolling out a new whistleblower program to reward and protect people who report shady financial crimes like money laundering and terrorist financing. This program affects anyone with insider info on violations of key laws and aims to keep our financial system safe. Comments on the proposed rules are open until June 1, 2026, and whistleblowers could earn cash rewards for their tips!

2026-04641 — Geographic Targeting Order Imposing Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements on Certain Money Services Businesses Along the Southwest Border

Starting March 7, 2026, certain money services businesses along the U.S. southwest border must keep records and report cash transactions between $1,000 and $10,000. They also have to check the ID of anyone making these transactions. If you’re a business not covered before, you have until April 6, 2026, to get compliant—so get ready to track and report!

2026-04033 — Proposal of Special Measure Regarding MBaer Merchant Bank AG as a Financial Institution Operating Outside of the United States of Primary Money Laundering Concern

FinCEN is proposing new rules to stop MBaer Merchant Bank AG, a Swiss bank, from using U.S. financial systems because it’s linked to serious money laundering risks. U.S. banks would have to block MBaer from opening accounts and be extra careful with any transactions involving them. Comments on this plan are open until April 1, 2026, so the public can weigh in before it becomes official.

2025-11993 — Imposition of Special Measure Prohibiting Certain Transmittals of Funds Involving CIBanco S.A., Institución De Banca Multiple

FinCEN is blocking some money transfers involving CIBanco, a bank outside the U.S. linked to illegal opioid trafficking. This means people and businesses can’t send certain funds through CIBanco starting now, aiming to stop dirty money from moving around. If you deal with this bank, watch out for these new rules—they could affect your transactions and timing.

2025-11990 — Imposition of Special Measure Prohibiting Certain Transmittals of Funds Involving Intercam Banco S.A., Institución de Banca Multiple

FinCEN is blocking some money transfers involving Intercam Banco, a bank outside the U.S. linked to illegal opioid trafficking. This means people and businesses can’t send certain funds through Intercam anymore. The change starts right away to stop dirty money and protect the financial system.

Previous: 2025-12967 — Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales

Congress and the President have scrapped a new rule that would have made brokers report the full sale amounts of digital assets. This means brokers won’t have to change how they report digital asset sales, and no new money or paperwork is needed right now. The Treasury and IRS are officially removing this rule and going back to the old way of doing things.

Next: 2025-13002 — Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Blueline Tilefish Fishery; In-Season Adjustment to the Blueline Tilefish Commercial Possession Limit

Fishermen catching blueline tilefish north of the Virginia/North Carolina border will now have to bring in less fish per trip for the rest of 2025. This change helps protect the blueline tilefish population and keeps the fishing quota from running out too fast. If you’re in the commercial blueline tilefish business, plan for smaller hauls and smarter fishing this year!