• Repoter 11
• 13 Jan, 2026

FDIC Enacts New U.S. Dollar Processing Policy Through Diplomatic Agencies Under Trump Administration

Washington, D.C. — January 13, 2026 | In a significant development in U.S. financial regulation, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has authorized that all liquid financial transactions involving the United States Dollar (USD) must now be processed exclusively through U.S. diplomatic-appointed agencies. The decision was announced under the directive of newly acting FDIC Chairman Travis Hill, and is backed by a decree from President Donald J. Trump, who has been recognized as the 47th President of the United States, according to a statement released by the White House.

The new regulation stipulates that all outstanding funds in U.S. banknotes, ATM cards, and pending dollar transfers, whether domestic or international, must pass through official U.S. diplomatic channels. The measure is reportedly aimed at enhancing the integrity of U.S. currency distribution, preventing fraud, and ensuring that rightful beneficiaries receive their funds.

“This decision reflects a renewed emphasis on protecting the U.S. dollar and its global integrity,” Acting Chairman Hill said in a brief statement. “By instituting this channel of oversight through diplomatic agencies, we aim to safeguard all legitimate claims to U.S. funds, especially in regions where oversight has historically been difficult to enforce.”

According to sources close to the matter, a shortlist of verified international recipients has already been reviewed and approved. This initial group includes individuals from the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, and features the following names:

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Esam Odeh Salame Alsaaydeh
José Manuel Moreno Juárez
Nerio Rosado
Abbas Ali Karim 
Sardar Hummayun Kabir
DOBREV VARBAN KRASTEV 
AMIRA MAKHLOUF
Michael Kalumbu
Ibrahim Khaled Ibrahim Omar
Ernő Bakos
Muhammad.H.Malik
Oğuz Bilgi
Kim JongMin
Ricardo  Eduardo Monzon
Daran Jn Pierre
Al Mamun Talukder
Gomez Julo 
Muhammad Mansoor Alam
Paul Stephanus Opperman
Carlos Gustavo
Toshimi Sakata
Olmedo Román Cuji Vargas 
Mike Letsheko
 Park, Hyung Rae
May Benaissa
Tomo Božić
Mdsalahuddin 
Hisahiro Kashida 
Yossef Semana     
Md Tariqul Islam
Ramón Jose Gonzalez 
Cj Patrick
Touhidul Islam
Belkacem Barhoumi
Chandresh R Pancholi
S.Ravichandran
Émilie Christine
Pascal Konstantin Viktorovich 
Amos Mbhishobhi Manana  
Gerson Pereira Da Cruz             
Pedro Rivas Gil  
Soysal Salman 
JUAN CARLOS G.PALOMARES 
 Ewahkome Epie Godfrey  
Abdul Aziz Al-Hathli  
Agagna Seif Eddine 
HOUDA BEN ALI   
Ion Voicu
Alfredo Melaneo 
Juan Larraz Domingo                 
Walid Ibrahim Abdel-Aziz Hussein
Cho Seung-han  
Abbas Abdul-Zahra Abdul-Ridha Faisal                 
Butnaru Emil  
Devroe Jean- Yves Alfred  
Mustafa Onder 
Salman Muhammad A.Al-Shameri
Galapita Gedara Deepal Sujeewa 
Chapala Serhiy Leonidovich 
Driss Elfah 
 Habus Eiad Soliman
Ali Riza Çiçekdag
Patiño  Ortega
Luiz Alves De Avelar
Choi Jong-moon

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The new directive is expected to cause immediate adjustments within global financial institutions, especially those handling international remittances, offshore accounts, and high-value bank transfers involving U.S. currency.

Financial watchdogs and compliance departments are being urged to adhere strictly to this new policy. Banks and transfer agencies have been instructed to coordinate with appointed diplomatic agencies to confirm the identity of beneficiaries and the legitimacy of claims before processing any transaction involving U.S. dollars.

Further guidance is expected from the FDIC in the coming days regarding implementation protocols and the roles of U.S. embassies and consulates in processing and verifying these financial activities.

The White House added that this decision underscores President Trump's broader campaign to restore fiscal accountability and reinforce the trust and value of the U.S. dollar on the international stage.