The U.S. Department of Justice has taken a significant step in combating crypto-related crime, seizing $15 billion worth of Bitcoin linked to forced labor scams in Southeast Asia. […]
Coinbase Asks Court for Sanctions Against SEC Following Deletion of Gensler Texts
Coinbase has filed a motion urging a court to impose sanctions against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following the deletion of former chairman Gary Gensler’s text messages […]
Margaret Ryan Appointed as New SEC Enforcement Director
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has appointed Margaret ‘Meg’ Ryan as the new Director of its Enforcement Division, effective September 2, 2025. This appointment marks a […]
U.S. Prosecutors Seek Extension in Samourai Wallet Case Amid DOJ Policy Shift
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently taken a less aggressive stance on cryptocurrency enforcement, prompting the prosecutors handling the Samourai Wallet case to request a postponement. […]
U.S., Canada Crackdown Disrupts $4.3 Million Crypto Phishing Scheme
A joint effort between the U.S. Secret Service and Canadian authorities has successfully dismantled a sophisticated cryptocurrency phishing scam that led to the theft of $4.3 million in […]
Democrats Accuse DOJ of Granting Crypto Criminals a ‘Free Pass’ After Disbanding NCET
Democratic lawmakers are condemning the Department of Justice’s decision to dismantle the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), arguing it presents a dangerous “gift” to criminals who exploit cryptocurrencies. […]
US DOJ Disbands Crypto Crime Unit: Is Enforcement Slowing Down?
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismantled the National Crypto Enforcement Team (NCET), which previously spearheaded investigations into high-profile cryptocurrency cases such as Binance, Tornado Cash, KuCoin, […]