U.S. prosecutors allege RIS Network financed attacks and murder plots, highlighting payment, compliance and security risks for finance and tech firms.
President Trump plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, affecting global energy security and digital financial markets amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
Venezuela freed 131 political prisoners and agreed on judicial reforms after reconciliation talks, potentially impacting the country's fintech and digital economy sectors.
The US will require visa bonds up to $20,000 from citizens of 50 countries to reduce visa misuse, impacting international payments and fintech solutions for cross-border travel.
Venezuela's government and opposition will hold talks to discuss earthquake relief and election reforms, impacting the country's fintech and digital economy sectors.
Jay Clayton is confirmed as US Director of National Intelligence, bringing legal and regulatory expertise but no prior intelligence experience to the role amid bipartisan concerns.
The US sanctions on Cuba’s state oil company CUPET disrupt energy trade and pose challenges for fintech, digital payments, and cybersecurity in the region.
The US has imposed new sanctions on Cuban President Diaz-Canel and Raul Castro's family, intensifying pressure amid worsening diplomatic ties and economic challenges on the island.
US charges former Cuban leader Raul Castro over 1996 killing of US citizen pilots amid rising geopolitical tensions that may impact digital finance and cross-border payments.
Moscow's May 9 Victory Day parade will exclude military vehicles for the first time in years due to security concerns, reflecting operational shifts amid ongoing regional tensions.
Lithuania and Latvia have blocked Slovak PM Robert Fico’s flight to Moscow on May 9, reflecting geopolitical tensions impacting European airspace and regional fintech sectors.