On this week's episode of FinCrime Unfiltered, Sarah Beth Felix recaps and analyzes the the WSJ article revealing the billion dollar currency exchange scheme being exploited by Iran backed militias. 

To read the entire piece click here: https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/iran-visa-mastercard-dollars-sanctions-militias-0ecea0b9?st=jnJxTX&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink 

Plus, Sarah shares guidance on how the FATF Recommendation 16, AKA, the Travel Rule, can be used as the global anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing standard and how the U.S. is behind other nations due to our $3000 threshold and lack of data required by payment processors. 

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Illicit Edge: Breaking News for Financial Crime FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix dives into the gritty world of financial crime with sharp insights, real talk, and unapologetically, SB or Sarah Beth. From money laundering trends to sanctions, we break down the latest headlines and operational takeaways with a no-nonsense edge. Expect frank analysis, lessons learned, and the occasional guest— no fluff, just what matters. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Acceleron Bank (in formation). #finance #aml #fincen #compliance#OCC #FR B #FX #Dinar #WSJ #Iran #travel #travelrule

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