LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - (08/11/05) -- Arkansas FCU has presented a $47,000check to Arkansas Children's Hospital. The funds were raised duringthe first half of 2005 by credit union members, who donated $23,500to the hospital, with the credit union agreeing to match the funds.Over the past six years AFCU and its members have contributed morethan $162,000 to Arkansas Children's Hospital through itsfoundation.
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State regulator says blockchain tools are key to detecting money laundering and sanctions violations.
