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DOJ Invokes Bitcoin Fog Ruling to Defend New York Venue in Storm Case
Digital Assets7d ago
DOJ Invokes Bitcoin Fog Ruling to Defend New York Venue in Storm Case
Federal prosecutors cited a September appeals court decision upholding conviction of Bitcoin Fog operator to support venue for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's money-laundering charges.
Tether Confirms Minimal EQIBank Exposure as DOJ Seizes $84.2M from Capstone
DeFi & On-Chain16d ago
Tether Confirms Minimal EQIBank Exposure as DOJ Seizes $84.2M from Capstone
Tether disclosed less than 0.034 percent of group assets are held at EQIBank, which provided USDT banking services, as U.S. prosecutors seek forfeiture tied to payment processor Capstone.
California Law Targeting Immigration Groups Faces First Amendment Challenge
Politics & Policy44d ago
California Law Targeting Immigration Groups Faces First Amendment Challenge
State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio plans to sue over a Newsom-signed law that shields immigrant service providers, arguing it criminalizes journalism and seeking DOJ intervention.
Supermicro's $2.5B Export Scheme: How Compliance Rot at a GPU Server Maker Reached the C-Suite
Technology54d ago
Supermicro's $2.5B Export Scheme: How Compliance Rot at a GPU Server Maker Reached the C-Suite
Internal investigation clears senior management but reveals systematic export control failures that triggered firings across sales and technical teams, raising questions about governance at a critical AI infrastructure vendor.
Edward Zimbardi Faces Federal Court Over $165M Crypto Ponzi Scheme After Fiji Deportation
Digital Assets57d ago
Edward Zimbardi Faces Federal Court Over $165M Crypto Ponzi Scheme After Fiji Deportation
The Gainesville, Ga., man allegedly defrauded more than 6,000 victims before fleeing to Fiji; wire fraud and money laundering charges await him in federal court.
Roman Storm: Google and OpenAI Face the Same Legal Test as Tornado Cash
Digital Assets58d ago
Roman Storm: Google and OpenAI Face the Same Legal Test as Tornado Cash
Convicted in August 2025, the Tornado Cash co-founder argues North Korean operatives using ChatGPT and Gemini expose the DOJ's theory as unworkable.
Trump Calls Preservation Group 'Treasonists' as DOJ Takes Ballroom Fight to Supreme Court
Politics & Policy59d ago
Trump Calls Preservation Group 'Treasonists' as DOJ Takes Ballroom Fight to Supreme Court
The Justice Department filed an emergency appeal Friday asking the Supreme Court to lift a lower court's halt on above-ground construction of the $600 million project.
Crypto Lobby Projects Adams Quote on DOJ Building in Enforcement Fight
Politics & Policy146d ago
Crypto Lobby Projects Adams Quote on DOJ Building in Enforcement Fight
Coalition funded by Coinbase and Ripple escalated campaign against federal prosecutors with Washington light display
Judge Lets DOJ Keep Fulton Election Records as Trump Legal Bills Climb
Politics & Policy160d ago
Judge Lets DOJ Keep Fulton Election Records as Trump Legal Bills Climb
Scott McAfee's ruling allows federal prosecutors to retain 2020 Georgia election data, dealing another courtroom loss to Trump's defense team
Judge Orders Epstein Note Released, Reigniting DC Power Probe
Politics & Policy160d ago
Judge Orders Epstein Note Released, Reigniting DC Power Probe
Federal judge releases handwritten note allegedly by Jeffrey Epstein from prison, adding pressure on politicians and wealthy figures tied to his network
DOJ Clears Powell, Catalyzing Crypto Regulatory Clarity and Institutional Inflows
Research & Analysis172d ago
DOJ Clears Powell, Catalyzing Crypto Regulatory Clarity and Institutional Inflows
The Department of Justice's decision to conclude its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell removes a significant political overhang, potentially accelerating institutional adoption and regulatory certainty for digital assets, bolstering market confidence.
DOJ Drops Fed Probe, Powell Cleared: Wall Street's Quiet Victory
Politics & Policy172d ago
DOJ Drops Fed Probe, Powell Cleared: Wall Street's Quiet Victory
The Department of Justice's decision to end its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, delivers a powerful win for central bank autonomy and the financial institutions it oversees.