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By Global Radar 16 June, 2025

Weekly Roundup: OFAC, DOJ Levy Major Penalties for Sanctions Shortcomings

As the global crusade on financial crime continues worldwide, several significant developments in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter terrorism financing (CFT) took place domestically last week, underscoring enforcement efforts taken by the U.S. government as part of its intensified focus on sanctions compliance and illicit financial activities, particularly involving foreign entities seeking to exploit vulnerabilities […]

By Global Radar 24 May, 2025

Why Do Startups & Small Banks Need Sanctions Screening Software Too?

Startups and small banks often face the same risks as larger financial institutions. They can become targets for financial crimes like money laundering, fraud, or terrorism financing. These risks are serious and can be costly. Many small banks think that sanctions screening is only for large institutions. But this is far from true. The need […]

By Global Radar 25 April, 2025

Why Should Startups and Fintechs Care About Sanctions Screening Early On?

Startups thrive on speed. Fintechs even more so. There’s always pressure to launch quickly, land users, and scale fast. But in the rush to build and grow, it’s easy to overlook the quiet but serious risks that come with handling money—or even just user data connected to financial activity. Compliance often stays in the back […]

By Global Radar 1 April, 2025

Tornado Cash Freed from OFAC Sanctions, But Security Concerns Linger

In a surprising turn of events, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced its decision to lift long-standing financial sanctions on Tornado Cash, a notorious cryptocurrency mixing service that anonymizes transactions on the Ethereum blockchain. The decision, announced on March 21, 2025, marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for privacy-focused […]