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Alex Zerden on the Middle East, Crypto, Cartels and Changing U.S. Priorities

September 26, 2025

At the ACAMS Las Vegas Assembly, Justine sat down with Alex Zerden of Capitol Peak Strategies. Their discussion covers a range of U.S. sanctions priorities, including significant actions undertaken on both drug cartels and Iran, easing measures on Syria and the implications of a U.S.-backed stablecoin.

Alex Zerden is the founder and principal of Capitol Peak Strategies, a risk advisory firm based in Washington, D.C. Capitol Peak works with leading financial institutions, companies and organizations to navigate emerging technologies, financial regulation and economic crisis.

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