In this special year-end episode of This Week in AML, Elliot Berman and John Byrne look back at the first half of 2025—a period marked by sweeping changes and global challenges. From the surge in executive orders and controversial pardons in the U.S. to the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act and FATF updates, the discussion covers key developments shaping compliance. They explore DOJ’s shifting enforcement priorities, OCC’s growing influence on crypto and banking charters, debates over the Corporate Transparency Act, and the rising costs of AML compliance. Plus, insights on human trafficking detection, cybersecurity threats, and the resurgence of check fraud. This is your comprehensive recap of a chaotic year in financial crime prevention.