WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Financial and International Business Association, Miami, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, addressing the pressing need for innovative methods to detect illicit activity involving digital assets. The letter was prompted by a request for feedback related to the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (the GENIUS Act) and executive orders encouraging the development of digital asset techno  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Florida Medical Manufacturers Consortium has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding concerns related to the Section 232 investigation of imports of personal protective equipment and medical devices. The FMMC, founded in 2003, aims to support the growth of Florida's medical technology industry, which is one of the largest in the nation. The state boasts over 1,000 medical device manufacturing facilities that provide high-wage emp  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Sandvik Mining and Construction USA LLC has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce, urging the agency to exempt its imported machinery from potential tariffs under an investigation initiated by the department concerning the impact of foreign imports on U.S. national security. The investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act evaluates how imports of robotics and industrial machinery may affect the nation's economic and security inter  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Velera, Tampa, Florida, a financial technology cooperative serving over 4,000 credit unions and community financial institutions, submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) calling for revisions to the Personal Financial Data Rights Final Rule. The organization emphasizes the importance of accommodating smaller institutions while promoting a fair and secure open banking environment. Velera, which previously operated as PSCU/Co-op   more