CertiK Reports AML Actions Becoming Crypto’s Leading Regulatory Risk
TL;DR CertiK says AML enforcement became crypto’s top regulatory risk in 2025, with DOJ and FinCEN imposing $900 million in related fines in the first half.
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DOJ Freezes $701M in Crypto Tied to Investment Scams Targeting Americans
TL;DR: The DOJ froze over $701 million in cryptocurrencies linked to investment scams targeting U.S. citizens. The operation also seized a Telegram channel used to recruit
Sen. Blumenthal Calls for Deeper Review of Binance’s Post‑Plea Compliance Obligations
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal sent letters to the U.S. Department of Justice and Treasury to inquire about the status of the independent compliance monitor that Binance was required to incorporate after
DOJ Opens Compensation Process for OneCoin Victims Seeking Recovery From $40M in Forfeited Assets
TL;DR: The Justice Department opened a petition process for OneCoin victims to seek shares of $40 million in assets by June 30, now officially. The compensation
DOJ and CFTC Move to Block Arizona’s Criminal Case Against Kalshi
TL;DR: The DOJ and CFTC filed a motion in federal court to block Arizona’s criminal prosecution against Kalshi over its event contracts. Federal agencies argue that
Prediction Markets War Escalates as CFTC and DOJ Challenge State Crackdowns
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have filed lawsuits against entities linked to prediction markets in three key states.
DOJ Brings 10 Foreign Nationals to Court in Sweeping Crypto Wash-Trading Crackdown
TL;DR: U.S. prosecutors charged 10 foreign nationals tied to Gotbit, Vortex, Antier, and Contrarian, while three extradited executives appeared in federal court in Oakland. Prosecutors allege
SocksEscort Proxy Service Taken Down After DOJ–Europol Operation Freezes $3.5M in Crypto
The U.S. Department of Justice and Europol dismantled SocksEscort, a malicious proxy service used by cybercriminals to conceal their identities while executing financial fraud, including the illicit takeover
Europol and DOJ Shut Down ‘SocksEscort’ Proxy Ring, Freeze Crypto Assets
Authorities from Europe and the United States worked together to dismantle a malicious proxy network linked to “SocksEscort,” a service that infected home and small business
U.S. Attorney’s Office Files Civil Forfeiture Action to Recover $3.4M in Crypto From Investment Fraud
TL;DR: The Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office is seeking the forfeiture of $3.4 million in USDT linked to an investment fraud and money laundering network. The scheme
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