DOJ
US Sentences 8 for Helping North Korea Target Crypto Firms
8 individuals sentenced for aiding North Korea in crypto-focused schemes, exposing risks of remote work exploitation.
Evan Tangeman Gets 70 Months for $263M Crypto Theft Role
Evan Tangeman sentenced to 70 months for laundering $263M in stolen crypto. DOJ cracks down on social engineering scams targeting crypto users.
US Soldier Charged Over $400K Polymarket Bet on Maduro Ouster
Master Sergeant Gannon Ken Van Dyke faces charges for using military intel to profit $400,000+ on Polymarket bets tied to Maduro's removal.
U.S. DOJ Seizes $15 Billion in Bitcoin Amid Southeast Asia Scam Crackdown
The U.S. DOJ has initiated a record-breaking $15 billion bitcoin forfeiture as part of a crackdown on Southeast Asia's crypto scam networks, involving Prince Group and Huione Group.
Tether's Crucial Role in DOJ's $225M Seizure Against Crypto Fraud
Tether collaborates with the DOJ to seize $225 million in USDt linked to a 'pig butchering' fraud scheme, enhancing its reputation in compliance and global crime prevention.
DOJ Shifts Focus in Crypto Enforcement with Disbandment of NCET
The DOJ disbands its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, shifting focus to illicit activities involving digital assets, as per new guidance from the Blanche Memo.
The DOJ's Stance on DeFi Sparks Industry Concerns Over Liability
The Department of Justice's actions against DeFi developers raise concerns about liability and control, prompting calls for clearer legal definitions and policy reform.
Tether Collaborates with DOJ to Seize Over $6 Million in Crypto-Confidence Scheme
Tether aids the U.S. Department of Justice in seizing over $6 million linked to a crypto-confidence scheme in Southeast Asia, demonstrating its commitment to combating fraud.
Tether (USDT) Assists U.S. DOJ in Seizing $5 Million from Fraud Scheme
Tether aids the U.S. Department of Justice in seizing $5 million in USDT from a fraudulent scheme, reinforcing its commitment to combating illicit activities.
Australian and Los Angeles Residents Charged in $25 Million AI Crypto-Trading Ponzi Scheme
The DOJ indicts David Gilbert Saffron and Vincent Anthony Mazzotta Jr. for running a $25M AI crypto Ponzi scheme, involving fictitious entities, false promises, and misuse of investor funds.
