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21 November 2023 Security News

The Department of the Navy releases inaugural Cyber Strategy US Navy Press Release 21 Nov 2023 -- Today, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro released the inaugural Department of the Navy Cyber Strategy.

Biden Highlights Efforts with China, Mexico to Combat Fentanyl VOA 21 Nov 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden highlighted "strong international coordination" by his administration to halt the flow of fentanyl and the ingredients used to produce the deadly drug following his diplomatic engagements with leaders of China and Mexico last week.
Readout of President Joe Biden's National and Homeland Security Meeting to Combat Illicit Fentanyl into the United States The White House 21 Nov 2023

U.S. Treasury Announces Largest Settlements in History with World's Largest Virtual Currency Exchange Binance for Violations of U.S. Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Law US Treasury 21 Nov 2023 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury, through the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and IRS Criminal Investigation (CI), has taken unprecedented action to hold Binance Holdings Ltd. and its affiliates (collectively, Binance) accountable for violations of the U.S. anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions laws that protect American national security and the integrity of the international financial system. Binance is the world's largest virtual currency exchange, responsible for an estimated 60% of centralized virtual currency spot trading.
Binance and CEO Plead Guilty to Federal Charges in $4B Resolution US Dept. of Justice 21 Nov 2023 -- Binance Admits It Engaged in Anti-Money Laundering, Unlicensed Money Transmitting, and Sanctions Violations in Largest Corporate Resolution to Include Criminal Charges for an Executive
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks Announcing Binance and CEO Guilty Pleas to Federal Charges in $4B Resolution US Dept. of Justice 21 Nov 2023
Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco Delivers Remarks Announcing Binance and CEO Guilty Pleas to Federal Charges in $4B Resolution US Dept. of Justice 21 Nov 2023

EU cybersecurity exercise to foster cooperation and promote free and fair EU elections European Commission 21 Nov 2023 -- To evaluate and strengthen current working methods ahead of the 2024 elections, EU institutions have today organised a cybersecurity exercise. National and EU partners tested their crisis plans and possible responses to potential cybersecurity incidents affecting the European elections.

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