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Established National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team

The National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team is established by the US Department of Justice. In particular, the Team will investigate and prosecute cryptocurrency cases, set priorities regarding such cryptocurrency investigations and prosecutions, train federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies and collaborate with private sector actors.

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Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Consumer protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2021-10-06
adopted

The National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team is established by the US Department of Justice. In par…

2025-04-07
revoked

On 7 April 2025, the Department of Justice announced it would no longer pursue litigation and enfor…