DOJ

Highlights: The Justice Department is reviewing transactions on Binance linked to suspected Iranian financial networks. Iran-linked crypto transactions on Binance have drawn scrutiny as investigators review more than $1B in transfers. Binance denies wrongdoing and says its internal review traced […]

Highlights: Federal agents confiscate $61 million in cryptocurrency linked to fraud. Victims were lured to fake investment platforms in the pig butchering scheme. Homeland Security aided in tracing funds across several crypto wallets. Federal prosecutors have announced the seizure of […]

Highlights: U.S. authorities finalized the forfeiture of more than $400 million tied to Helix. DOJ confirmed Helix processed 354,468 Bitcoin between 2014 and 2017. A federal court order on January 21 legally transferred seized assets to the government. On January […]

Highlights: Senator Lummis raised concerns after the DOJ reportedly sold 57.55 BTC worth $6.3 million. She stressed keeping seized Bitcoin for national reserves amid other nations increasing crypto holdings. The Trump administration reviews possible Executive Order 14233 violations in the […]

Highlights: U.S. officials shut down a Burma-linked crypto scam site that used fake trading tools to trick users. DOJ seized the fraud domain linked to Tai Chang after investigators connected the operation to sanctioned groups. Interpol has reported rapid growth […]

Highlights: CZ says he will invest any returned fine inside the United States, and he notes his focus on fairness and gratitude. The DOJ settlement refund debate has brought strong political reactions and has raised new questions. CZ’s lawyer has […]

Highlights: Senate Democrats demand DOJ clarify Trump’s pardon and its impact on crime. Lawmakers warn the pardon could weaken enforcement and encourage crypto industry misconduct. Senators question whether Trump’s financial ties to Zhao influenced his controversial pardon decision. Seven Democratic […]

Highlights: Roger Ver could avoid prison by paying $48 million in cryptocurrency taxes. He allegedly hid 131,000 BTC, leading to charges of tax evasion and fraud.  His ties to Trump advisers and supportive crypto policies influenced his legal fight. Roger […]

Highlights: Binance is seeking the approval of the DOJ to end its monitorship early as prosecutors shift focus. DOJ is reviewing Binance’s settlement oversight after its $4.3 billion plea deal and compliance monitor terms. The SEC and CFTC move closer […]

Highlights: The DOJ is set to stop charging crypto developers unless there is proof of intent. The assistant attorney general said writing code is not a crime, and prosecutors will only pursue cases with deliberate illegal activity. Crypto advocates welcomed […]

Highlights: DOJ could accuse Dragonfly Capital of investing in Tornado Cash in 2020. Haseeb Qureshi defended the firm’s support of privacy tech in a public X post. The prosecutors cited email records between Dragonfly and Tornado Cash during the trial. […]

Highlights: The FBI closes case aganist Kraken founder Jesse Powell. The seized devices from Powell’s home have been returned. The investigation was not related to Kraken’s crypto operations. The Department of Justice has concluded its two-year investigation involving Kraken founder […]