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Proposed RuleOpen for Comment2026-127942026-06-25

Definition of Huione Group, a Financial Institution Operating Outside the United States of Primary Money Laundering Concern

Treasury Department, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

Abstract

FinCEN is issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), pursuant to section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act, that proposes amending the existing definition of Huione Group to include, within the definition of that group, H-Pay Service PLC, and adding and defining the term "successor entity." With this NPRM, FinCEN does not alter its assessment that Huione Group is a financial institution operating outside the United States of primary money laundering concern, and the existing special measure codified at 31 CFR 1010.664 with respect to Huione Group remains in effect.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Dates
Written comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking must be submitted on or before July 27, 2026.

CFR References

Topics

Administrative practice and procedureBanks, bankingBrokersCrimeForeign bankingTerrorism

Public Comment

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2026-07-27 — Open for comment

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network 31 CFR Part 1010 RIN 1506-AB75 AGENCY: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: FinCEN is issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), pursuant to section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act, that proposes amending the existing definition of Huione Group to include, within the definition of that group, H-Pay Service PLC, and adding and defining the term “successor entity.” With this NPRM, FinCEN does not alter its assessment that Huione Group is a financial institution operating outside the United States of primary money laundering concern, and the existing special measure codified at 31 CFR 1010.664 with respect to Huione Group remains in effect. DATES: Written comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking must be submitted on or before July 27, 2026. ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted in one of the following two ways (please choose only one of the ways listed): Federal E-rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov . If you are reading this document on federalregister.gov , you may use the green “SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT” button beneath this rulemaking's title to submit a comment to the regulations.gov docket. Mail: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, P.O. Box 39, Vienna, VA 22183. Refer to Docket Number FINCEN-2026-0166 in the submission. Do not include any personally identifiable information (such as name, address, or othe

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Citation: 91 FR 38340

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