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Crypto Weekly Roundup: DOJ Shifts Focus, Tariffs Impact Bitcoin, and Regulatory Changes Loom

Crypto Weekly Roundup: DOJ Shifts Focus, Tariffs Impact Bitcoin, and Regulatory Changes Loom

The cryptocurrency market experienced some huge events this week. These were comprised of regulatory developments, novel legislative proposals, market events, and internal moves within institutions. A $40 million fine levied against Block Inc. for alleged compliance failures highlighted the ongoing scrutiny of crypto platforms, while international law enforcement efforts underscored...

DoJ's Crypto Shift: Why Less Regulation is the Only Way Forward

DoJ's Crypto Shift: Why Less Regulation is the Only Way Forward

The Department of Justice's (DoJ) recent decision to effectively disband the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) isn't a setback. It's a necessary course correction. It's not about letting criminals run wild. It's about recognizing that innovation thrives in sunlight, not under the suffocating blanket of regulatory overreach. Think of it...

DOJ Scraps Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, Consolidates Cybercrime Expertise

DOJ Scraps Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, Consolidates Cybercrime Expertise

Furthermore, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the dissolution of their National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET). Created in October 2021, this unit is intended to spearhead difficult criminal investigations and prosecutions involving the criminal misuse of cryptocurrency. In July 2023, the team was accepted into the Computer Crime and...