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DOJ Investigates Binance Exchange for Iran's Suspected Use to Evade Sanctions

DOJ Investigates Binance Exchange for Iran's Suspected Use to Evade Sanctions

Federal investigators are reviewing whether Iranian government entities and affiliated militant groups relied on the Binance crypto exchange to move funds in violation of US sanctions, according to a report published Wednesday. The Department of Justice has begun interviewing individuals familiar with the transfers as officials work to understand how

Former Olympian Ryan Wedding Extradited to US in Tether (USDT) Cocaine Scheme

Former Olympian Ryan Wedding Extradited to US in Tether (USDT) Cocaine Scheme

Ryan James Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, was extradited from Mexico to the United States on January 23, 2026, to face federal charges related to running a massive cocaine trafficking network. Authorities allege that Wedding, once a competitor on the world stage, built a multibillion-dollar operation that moved tens

DOJ Dismisses Charges in Roger Ver Bitcoin Jesus Tax Settlement Case

DOJ Dismisses Charges in Roger Ver Bitcoin Jesus Tax Settlement Case

Roger Ver, early Bitcoin and cryptocurrency advocate, widely known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has finalized a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice that brings an end to his tax evasion case. The DOJ announced on Tuesday that it filed to dismiss the indictment against Ver after he entered a

Binance Founder CZ Sparks Return Speculation Amid DOJ Settlement Talks

Binance Founder CZ Sparks Return Speculation Amid DOJ Settlement Talks

Changpeng Zhao, widely known as just CZ, has ignited fresh discussions in the crypto community by updating his X profile. The change he made, although it may seem minor, isn't when you think about it; the change removes the "ex-Binance" descriptor (archived July 2025) that he

DOJ Clarifies Open Source Smart Contract Developer Liability in New Guidance

DOJ Clarifies Open Source Smart Contract Developer Liability in New Guidance

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued its most definitive guidance to date on the criminal liability of cryptocurrency developers, offering significant clarity for those building smart contracts and contributing to open-source projects. Speaking at the American Innovation Project Summit on August 21, 2025, Matthew Galeotti, head of

DOJ Filing Shows MoonPay Executives Sent $250,000 to Nigerian Scammer

DOJ Filing Shows MoonPay Executives Sent $250,000 to Nigerian Scammer

A recent Department of Justice (DOJ) filing seeking to recover fraudulently obtained cryptocurrency has shed light on a sophisticated scam that may involve high-profile victims from the crypto industry. According to a report by NOTUS, the filing suggests that the CEO and CFO of MoonPay, a prominent crypto payment firm,

Feds Confiscate $225 Million in Tether Stablecoin from Pig Butchering Scams

Feds Confiscate $225 Million in Tether Stablecoin from Pig Butchering Scams

Federal authorities have executed a huge operation, seizing approximately $225.3 million in cryptocurrency linked to widespread investment scams, marking the largest such seizure in U.S. Secret Service history. The joint effort, involving the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District

US Justice Department Seizes Domains Linked to LummaC2 Malware in Global Cybercrime Crackdown

US Justice Department Seizes Domains Linked to LummaC2 Malware in Global Cybercrime Crackdown

The U.S. Justice Department has taken decisive action against a major cybercrime tool, announcing the seizure of five internet domains connected to LummaC2, a notorious malware used to steal sensitive information from millions of victims worldwide. The operation, revealed on Wednesday, targets a sophisticated malware that has facilitated crimes

Roger Ver’s Legal Battle to Test DOJ’s New Crypto Policy Changes

Roger Ver’s Legal Battle to Test DOJ’s New Crypto Policy Changes

The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent decision to abandon its “regulation by prosecution” approach marks a significant shift in how the government handles digital asset cases. A memorandum issued in April 2025 by Deputy Attorney General Blanche outlines a new policy: the DOJ will no longer pursue criminal

CZ Binance Allegedly Provided Evidence Against Justin Sun in DOJ Plea Deal

CZ Binance Allegedly Provided Evidence Against Justin Sun in DOJ Plea Deal

In a surprising development reported by The Wall Street Journal, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance, has reportedly provided evidence against Justin Sun, the creator of the Tron blockchain network, as part of his 2023 plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. This revelation adds a new

Trump Dissolves DOJ Crypto Crime Fighting Unit Amid Push for Digital Asset Deregulation

Trump Dissolves DOJ Crypto Crime Fighting Unit Amid Push for Digital Asset Deregulation

The U.S. Department of Justice has quietly disbanded its specialized unit tasked with investigating cryptocurrency-related crimes, marking another step in the Trump administration’s broader effort to ease oversight of the digital asset industry. In a memo circulated to staff on Monday evening, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who

Argentinian News Reports DOJ Opens Investigation into Libra Controversy and President Milei

Argentinian News Reports DOJ Opens Investigation into Libra Controversy and President Milei

Argentinian news outlet La Nacion has reported that the United States Department of Justice has allegedly launched a probe into the tumultuous memecoin Libra, a token propelled into the spotlight by Argentina’s President Javier Milei before its swift and costly collapse. According to unnamed sources cited by the publication,

DOJ Targets $160 Million in Crypto Assets Linked to FTX Bribery Scandal

DOJ Targets $160 Million in Crypto Assets Linked to FTX Bribery Scandal

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated legal proceedings to seize approximately $160 million in cryptocurrency, an action that underscores the complexities and legal entanglements of digital assets in high-profile financial crimes. This move comes in the wake of the FTX bribery case, spotlighting the intricate relationship between cryptocurrency and