Athena Bitcoin's Chief Compliance Officer to Speak at FIBA's 2025 AML Conference
Sam Nazzaro, Athena Bitcoin's Chief Compliance Officer to Speak at FIBA's 2025 AML Conference
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2025 / Athena Bitcoin Global is proud to announce that Sam Nazzaro, Chief Compliance Officer, will be speaking on a featured panel at the FIBA 2025 Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Conference, taking place March 24-27 in Miami, Florida.
Nazzaro will participate in the panel titled 'The Changing Tide of Crypto Compliance' on March 25, 2025, where he will join other industry leaders to discuss evolving regulatory landscapes, technological innovations, and the ongoing challenges of ensuring compliance within the digital asset space.
Hosted annually by the Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA), the AML Conference brings together banking professionals, regulators, fintech leaders, and compliance experts from around the globe to share insight and best practices in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and risk management.
'As digital assets continue to gain traction, it's critical for the industry to be proactive, transparent, and collaborative in meeting regulatory expectations,' said Nazzaro. 'I look forward to representing Athena Bitcoin and contributing to this important conversation on the future of crypto compliance.'
For more information about the conference, visit
About Athena Bitcoin Global
Athena Bitcoin Global operates an international network of Athena Bitcoin kiosks, which are free standing kiosks that permit customers to buy or sell Bitcoin in exchange for fiat currencies. The Company places its machines in convenience stores, shopping centers and other easily accessible locations in thirty-three US states and territories, and in four countries in Central and South America. Athena Bitcoin Global's comprehensive fintech platform enables POS merchant payments powered by Athena Pay and the Company provides safe, reliable and personalized trading services through its Athena Plus services. To learn more visit or follow Athena Bitcoin Global on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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