Financial crime prevention

How to Ensure Sanctions Compliance Crypto Programs

January 19, 2026 by Benjamin Blake

The Treasury Department found nearly $9 billion in Iranian shadow banking activity. This money touched U.S. correspondent accounts throughout 2024. A big chunk moved through cryptocurrency channels that most banks weren’t watching properly. I’ve watched the regulatory landscape change from nothing into real oversight. I first thought sanctions compliance crypto work would be simple. Screen … Read more

Money Laundering Risk Assessment: Protect Your Business

August 27, 2024 by Benjamin Blake

Did you know that global money laundering transactions reach about $6 trillion every year? This is almost 7% of the world’s GDP1. If you deal in high-value sales, paying attention to cash transactions over 10,000 euros2 is crucial. In the United States, the impact is huge with money laundering costing up to $300 billion annually3. … Read more