Treasury Bans U.S. Ties with Laundering-Prone Cambodian Bank

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.

2025-11990 — 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.

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.

Previous: 2025-19556 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

The FAA is making a new rule for certain Airbus A330 and A320 series airplanes because pilots noticed the engines sometimes act funny during descent with the autopilot throttle on. To fix this, airlines must update the flight computer settings by October 30, 2025. This change keeps flights safer and might cost some time and money to update, but it’s worth it to avoid engine trouble.

Next: 2025-19607 — Implementation of the Executive Order Entitled “Zero-Based Budgeting To Unleash American Energy”

The government is rolling out a new way to manage energy budgets called Zero-Based Budgeting, which means starting fresh each year to spend money smarter and boost American energy. This affects federal energy agencies who must rethink their budgets from zero instead of just tweaking old plans. The goal is to save money and speed up energy projects, with changes kicking in soon to power up America’s energy future.