Bitcoin as Legal Tender in El Salvador: A Case Study
ACAMS Connection, Acceso LatAm, Exclusive, March – May 2024

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In September 2021, El Salvador made global headlines by becoming the first nation to embrace bitcoin as legal tender—an unprecedented move that sent ripples through traditional financial systems. This historical decision, orchestrated by President Nayib Bukele’s administration, has positioned El Salvador at the forefront of...
Exclusive, Global Financial Crime Review

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Lone wolf attacks, characterized by individuals acting alone without direct ties to established terrorist organizations, have become a pressing security concern globally. While the concept of the lone wolf is not new, the financing mechanisms behind these solo operatives present unique challenges for authorities. This...
Ask the AFC Guru: Lindsay Lindmier
ACAMS Connection, Ask the AFC Guru, Fraud, In Focus

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This month’s anti-financial crime (AFC) guru, Lindsay Lindmier, CAMS, CAFP, is the director of Financial Crimes and Bank Secrecy Act/Office of Foreign Assets Control (BSA/OFAC) officer at Security National Bank in Omaha, Nebraska. Security National Bank, which is a privately owned bank with an asset...