United States of America: Department of Justice disbanded National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team
Description
Department of Justice disbanded National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team
On 7 April 2025, the Department of Justice announced it would no longer pursue litigation and enforcement actions that effectively impose regulatory frameworks on digital assets through the criminal justice system, a practice it described as "regula…
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
central government