OFAC amended a general license authorizing certain transactions and activities involving Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. that are necessary for the maintenance or the wind down of operations.

An SEC proposal to amend its proxy voting advice rules was published in the Federal Register. Comments on the proposal must be submitted by December 27, 2021.

OFAC adopted a final rule amending a General License in the Syrian Sanction Regulations. The final rule expands the existing license to continue allowing NGOs to engage in certain assistance-related activities in support of humanitarian activities.

The European Central Bank's Governing Council approved a new oversight framework for electronic payment instruments, including payments with digital assets.