EU Blacklists Russia, Crypto Crackdowns, and U.S. Regulatory Shifts
Update: 2025-12-05
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In this episode of This Week in AML, Elliot Berman and John Byrne unpack a pile of developments across the globe. From the EU’s decision to add Russia to its AML blacklist and phase out Russian gas imports, to major enforcement action against a crypto mixer, the conversation dives deep into the evolving financial crime landscape. They also cover Canada’s updated guidance on politically exposed persons, U.S. alerts on cross-border transfers, OCC’s changes for community banks, and a surprising OFAC penalty tied to real estate sanctions. Plus, insights on humanitarian access challenges and upcoming year-in-review discussions. Stay informed on what’s shaping compliance and risk management today.
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