• 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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 Jolana Dvořáková
José Manuel Moreno Juárez
Phetogo Mapone
Hassan Mohamed Naseer Mohamed
Ayub Muhammad
Sardar Hummayun Kabir
ANASTACIO BARTOLOMEU
Ibrahim Khaled Ibrahim Omar
Muhammad.H.Malik
Henryk Paluszewski
Kim JongMin
Arfidio, López Galindez
José Flores
Paul Stephanus Opperman
Olmedo Román Cuji Vargas
 El-Shafai Abul-Makarim A. H.
May Benaissa
Nadia Mohamed Al-Baqai
Mdsalahuddin
Hisahiro Kashida
Touhidul Islam
Émilie Christine
Pascal Konstantin Viktorovich
Amos Mbhishobhi Manana
Gerson Pereira Da Cruz
 Ewahkome Epie Godfrey
 Marcielson Sds
Shamim Hossain
Alfredo Melaneo
Jesús Carrillo Rolón
Juan Larraz Domingo
Walid Ibrahim Abdel-Aziz Hussein
Anastácio Bartolomeu Noboane Jine
Ali Mahmoud Hassan
Hamza Hassan Ahmed Awkal
Butnaru Emil
Arik Gozlan
Néstor Hugo Bustamante
Devroe Jean- Yves Alfred
Md Nuruzzaman
ANATOLY VASILYEVICH ZUBKOV
Mahmoud Abdulqader
Ishratullah Siddiqui
Enrique de Jesús Carrillo Rolón.
Salman Muhammad A.Al-Shameri
Galapita Gedara Deepal Sujeewa
Chapala Serhiy Leonidovich
Siyabonga Zulu
BOUDAHMANI SID ALI
 Habus Eiad Soliman
Ali Riza Çiçekdag
Agnieszka Schöpf
Douglas Paul lane
Walter Rowe Courtenay
Rocio Briseno Martine.
Jolanta Pyrgiel, M.A.
Felipe Castillo Vidal
Omar Farhan Mohammed.
Choi Jong-moon
Suresh Suresh
Sikute victor
Abdo Ali Al-Ahmad
Md. Mahbub Alam
Muhammad Zeshan khan
Suleyman Faki
Omar Farhan Mohammed
Antonio Carbajal

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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.