Department of Justice
DOJ’s Crypto Framework Is ‘a Complete Disaster’ for Digital Privacy Rights
The U.S. Department of Justice's enforcement framework may pose a serious threat to the digital privacy rights of crypto users.
The US Crypto Enforcement Framework Is a Warning to International Exchanges
The U.S. Department of Justice’s cryptocurrency enforcement framework is a warning shot to exchanges worldwide: Comply with U.S. law or face the potential wrath of the federal government.
The DOJ's 'Crypto Enforcement Framework' Argues Against Privacy Tools and for International Regulation
The Justice Department's new crypto enforcement framework lays out its case for prosecuting alleged crimes around the world while taking aim at privacy-enhancing tools.
US Charges 3 With Vast 'Crypto Jacking' Computer Fraud Scheme
The officers of Chinese "white hat" firm Chengdu 404 allegedly hit computer networks around the world.
US Antitrust Chief Says Protecting Blockchain From Competitive Abuses Is Top Priority
Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim said the antitrust division needs to understand how blockchain could improve market competition.
US Democrats Ask Trump Administration for Details on Terrorist Crypto Seizures
Two U.S. Democrats have asked the White House to provide more information on recent seizures of cryptocurrency from terrorist groups, including ISIS.
US Prosecutors Seize Bitcoin Allegedly Tied to Al Qaeda, ISIS, Hamas
The U.S. Department of Justice is trying to seize bitcoin from 155 addresses it alleges were used by Al Qaeda to fund terrorism.
Third Centra Tech Founder Pleads Guilty to ICO Fraud
Centra Tech one of the most storied scams of the the 2017 ICO bubble. Its founders have fallen like dominoes since.
23-Year-Old Who Lied to Bank About Bitcoin Holdings Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Randall Joseph Smail faces up to 30 years in prison for lying to a bank about having $640,000 in bitcoin to get a loan.
US Officials Allege Student Defrauded Apple as Part of SIM Swap Attack
A UC-San Diego student is accused of participating in a SIM-swapping scam that defrauded Apple and stole one victim’s crypto.
