A major European bank just closed the book on a decade-old compliance nightmare. Santander reached a €22.5 million settlement (roughly $26.2 million) to resolve allegations stemming from its Paris operations. The case, which authorities opened back in 2013, centered on potential money laundering activities at the bank's French branches. This resolution marks another chapter in the ongoing scrutiny traditional financial institutions face over anti-money laundering controls—a conversation that's increasingly relevant as crypto platforms navigate similar regulatory pressures.