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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