Tag: enforcement

DOJ's Crypto Memo Sparks Debate on Enforcement Priorities

DOJ's Crypto Memo Sparks Debate on Enforcement Priorities

In recognition of this, the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released a memorandum. This step has ignited a spirited discussion about the broader direction of cryptocurrency regulation and enforcement. The memo serves as further evidence of a pronounced pivot by the DOJ towards heavy-handed enforcement in the crypto space. It...

Crypto Crime Crackdown? Senate Dems Push DOJ to Revive Unit

Crypto Crime Crackdown? Senate Dems Push DOJ to Revive Unit

Senate Democrats are calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reestablish a specialized unit that investigates and prosecutes crimes involving cryptocurrency. Advocates and allies of this important tool are right to sound the alarms over its proposed dismantling. Without it, they contend, illicit actors operate with impunity and the...