Golden Finance reported that Matthew Galeotti, Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, stated at the American Innovation Project event that "merely writing code without malicious intent is not a crime." He emphasized that the Department of Justice will continue to prosecute crimes involving fraud, Money Laundering, and sanctions evasion, but will not impose a new regulatory framework for the encryption industry through criminal law. The statement came weeks after Roman Storm, the founder of Tornado Cash, was convicted of operating an unlicensed money transfer business, sparking calls within the industry to dismiss the charges against him. The Department of Justice's shift in stance is seen as related to the new Trump administration's adjustments to digital asset policies.

Odaily News According to market news: Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice urged Fed Chairman Powell to replace Governor Cook. In addition, White House trade adviser Navarro stated that Powell's anti-Trump stance is concerning. (Jin10)

Jin10 reported on August 21, local time Wednesday afternoon, that police in Washington State arrested 18 people during a pro-Palestinian protest held at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, citing reasons including trespassing, malicious mischief, resisting arrest, and obstructing justice. This protest is the latest in a series of demonstrations organized by the group "No Azure for Apartheid," led by Microsoft employees, which has been protesting for months, demanding that Microsoft sever business ties with the Israeli military.

On August 21, Jin10 reported that U.S. President Trump plans to issue an executive order aimed at cracking down on the act of burning the American flag while circumventing a 1989 Supreme Court ruling that deemed flag burning as protected free speech. Two anonymous government officials stated that the executive order is set to be signed on Thursday. Under this order, the Department of Justice will review cases involving the burning of the American flag to determine whether charges can be brought based on offenses unrelated to the act of burning the flag itself, such as "disorderly conduct" or "public disturbance."

According to ChainCatcher news, as reported by Jin10, officials from the Department of Justice stated that the DOJ has received a criminal investigation referral related to Fed Governor Cook and is giving it high priority.

According to Jin10 data on August 20, the Associated Press reported that a knowledgeable source revealed that the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether the Washington D.C. police fabricated crime data. As the investigation unfolds, the Trump administration and New York City are engaged in an escalating political confrontation over control of the police department. It is still unclear which federal laws may have been violated by the alleged manipulation of crime data. Additionally, earlier reports indicated that a commander of the Metropolitan Police Department, suspected of manipulating crime data, has been placed on paid administrative leave.

Odaily News The Czech police arrested Tomas Jirikovsky, the founder of the dark web market Sheep Marketplace, who is suspected of bribing former Justice Minister Pavel Blazek with 468 BTC (worth 45 million USD at the time) to evade a prison sentence. The case directly led to Blazek's resignation in May this year. According to local media Deník

PANews, August 15 - According to Decrypt, the Czech police have detained convicted drug dealer Tomas Jirikovsky and seized assets related to the donation of 45 million USD in Bitcoin to the Czech Ministry of Justice. The case currently focuses on suspected Money Laundering and drug trafficking and has been separated from a broader investigation disclosed in May. This scandal has led to political ramifications, including the resignation of a minister, with the opposition calling for more ministers to step down.

Jin10 data reported on August 9 that a Polish cabinet official stated that U.S. President Trump invited Poland's new president, Nawrocki, to visit Washington in early September. This new president's campaign was supported by the Polish nationalist opposition party, Law and Justice. Shortly before the Polish elections in May, he met with Trump in the Oval Office and received the support of the American leader for his candidacy.

Jin10 reported on August 7 that sources revealed that a dinner for senior government officials held at the residence of Vice President Pence was canceled after the news leak. The topics discussed at the dinner included the Trump administration's response to the Epstein case. Pence's spokesperson stated that they had never planned the dinner exposed by CNN. Pence's spokesperson, William Martin, said, "There has never been a meeting arranged at the vice president's residence to discuss strategies for responding to the Epstein case." For weeks, the Trump administration has been working to mitigate the political impact of the Epstein case. Trump had promised that if he were elected president again, he would release documents related to the Epstein case. However, in July of this year, the Department of Justice stated that there was no client list for Epstein, which angered Trump's supporters who demanded more details.

Jin10 data reported on August 7, local time on August 6, the U.S. Department of Justice stated that an active-duty U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, was arrested for allegedly attempting to pass on operational and weaknesses intelligence of the U.S. military "Abrams" main battle tanks to the Russian government. Prosecutors accused the suspect of holding a top-secret security clearance and attempting to provide an SD card containing sensitive technical data to what he believed were Russian intelligence agents in exchange for Russian citizenship, some of which was labeled as "controlled unclassified information."

Jin10 data reported on August 5, citing sources from CNN, that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has instructed federal prosecutors to initiate a grand jury criminal investigation into allegations that the Obama administration fabricated intelligence regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election. This move means that the grand jury will be able to investigate this allegation through subpoenas, and if the Justice Department decides to proceed, the grand jury may also consider bringing criminal charges.

Jin10 data reported on August 3rd, local time on August 2nd, the U.S. federal supervisory agency's special prosecutor's office confirmed that former special prosecutor Jack Smith, who was responsible for the Trump case, is under investigation for "suspected illegal political activities." Smith previously oversaw the investigation and litigation related to Trump’s alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election results and the improper handling of government confidential documents. Smith left the U.S. Department of Justice on January 10th this year.

The two founders of the crypto tumbler service Samourai Wallet have pleaded guilty to conspiring to operate an unlicensed remittance business and face up to 5 years in prison. The Department of Justice has dropped more serious Money Laundering charges, and the two have changed their original not guilty pleas.

The U.S. Department of Justice has officially stated that it will no longer investigate Dragonfly's early investment in the encryption mixer Tornado Cash, confirming that media reports regarding the lawsuit are inaccurate. Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm still faces related charges.

Dragonfly has reached a settlement with the founder of Tornado Cash, court documents reveal that Dragonfly invested $900,000 in 2020 and received 5% of the Token supply. In 2022, they sold part of their holdings for a profit of over $4 million. A partner at Dragonfly clarified that the Department of Justice does not plan to file a lawsuit against them.

Dragonfly partner Haseeb clarified the false report regarding the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit against Dragonfly, emphasizing that the company and its main leaders are not under investigation, and pointed out that supporting Open Source privacy technology should not be a reason for prosecution.

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas, seeking the forfeiture of approximately 20.29 BTC seized by the FBI, which is related to illegal activities involving the ransomware organization Chaos.

Odaily News According to the official website of the U.S. Department of Justice, Arizona man Vincent Anthony Mazzotta Jr. pleaded guilty to money laundering and obstruction of justice related to cryptocurrency investment fraud. Mazzotta and his accomplices used the lure of high returns from "AI quantitative trading Bots" to manipulate platforms like Mind Capital, defrauding investors of over $13 million, and forged documents for a second scam involving the "Federal Crypto Reserve Bureau." Mazzotta faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.

Jin10 data reported on July 26 that on July 26 local time, the Public Relations Department of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated that the attack on the judiciary institution in Zahedan has resulted in 6 deaths and 20 injuries, most of whom are ordinary civilians. The Information Center of the Iranian judiciary stated that on the morning of the 26th, unidentified armed personnel attacked the judiciary institution in Zahedan, and the conflict inside the building has ended. According to Iranian media, the terrorist organization "Army of Justice" has claimed responsibility for the attack. Media reports indicate that three attackers have been killed.

PANews, July 25, news from Aggr News reports that the U.S. Department of Justice is weighing whether to bring charges against Dragonfly employees regarding the Tornado Cash incident.

Gate News bot message, The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated an investigation into potential criminal charges against staff members at Dragonfly Capital over suspected activities related to Tornado Cash, according to Crypto Reporter Eleanor Terrett. The investigation centers on Dragonfl

Jin10 reported on July 25 that on July 25 local time, a U.S. federal judge has decided to postpone the hearing for the Boeing 737 MAX crash case, originally scheduled for August 28, to September 3, to review the deferment agreement reached between the Department of Justice and Boeing. This agreement pertains to two crashes that resulted in a total of 346 deaths and aims to help Boeing avoid criminal prosecution.

According to a report by Jinse Finance, Tether announced on its official website that it is assisting U.S. authorities in freezing and reissuing approximately $1.6 million USDT, which is linked to the Gaza financial network BuyCash involved in terrorist financing activities. This move is part of a larger civil forfeiture case by the U.S. Department of Justice. So far, Tether has frozen more than 5,000 Wallets and assisted over 275 global law enforcement agencies in seizing over $2.9 billion USDT. Recently, Tether also assisted Brazilian authorities in freezing $6.2 million in funds and helped the U.S. Department of Justice seize $225 million USDT.

Odaily News Arkham released a statement indicating that the U.S. government has not sold its 170,000 BTC (approximately $20 billion) in the past four months. Among them, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) currently holds about 28,988 BTC (approximately $3.4 billion), while other agencies such as the FBI, Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and various district attorney's offices collectively hold at least 198,000 BTC (approximately $23.5 billion).

U.S. federal prosecutors are preparing to bring criminal charges against companies and individuals attempting to evade tariffs, marking a tough crackdown on trade fraud. The Justice Department will establish additional teams focused on such crimes and will require transaction records to formulate prosecution plans.

Golden Finance reported that the U.S. Department of Justice informed Trump in May that his name appeared in the Epstein files. (Wall Street Journal)

On July 24, Jin10 reported that on July 23 local time, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the House does not need to vote this week on the release of records related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, as the Trump administration "has done everything possible to release these records." It is reported that the Democrats are continuously attempting to force a vote on this matter, claiming it concerns trust in the government. The Republican leadership also announced a resolution that does not have the force of law but will urge the Justice Department to provide more documents.

A survey in the United States shows that nearly 90% of respondents want the Department of Justice to make public the documents related to the Epstein case, with most believing that the documents may contain information about powerful individuals. The satisfaction with the handling of this case is low, with only 25% expressing satisfaction.

BlockBeats news, on July 19, U.S. President Trump stated, "I have asked the Department of Justice to release all grand jury testimony regarding Jeffrey Epstein, pending court approval. That said, even if the court gives full and firm approval, it will never be enough for those troublemakers and radical leftist lunatics who made the request. They will just keep asking for more, more, to make America great again!"

Jin10 reported on July 19 that on the evening of July 18 local time, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated that the U.S. visas of Brazilian Federal Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and his immediate family, as well as "allies of the Supreme Court," have been revoked. Rubio accused de Moraes of "political persecution" against Bolsonaro, believing that this review not only infringes upon the basic rights of Brazilians but also extends beyond Brazil, affecting Americans.

Jin10 data reported on July 18th that U.S. President Trump stated on Thursday that he has requested Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce all relevant grand jury testimonies in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Trump wrote on his social platform: "Due to the absurd attention given to Jeffrey Epstein, I have requested Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce all relevant grand jury testimonies, but it must be approved by the court. This eyewash caused entirely by the Democrats should end now!" Shortly after Trump's statement, Bondi stated on the X platform that the Department of Justice is prepared to request the court to unseal the grand jury transcripts on Friday.

Gate News bot message, the U.S. Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into the Crypto Assets prediction market platform Polymarket. The investigation began during the Trump administration, and according to Bloomberg, the termination of this investigation brings positive signals to the Crypto Assets gambling sector.

The U.S. Department of Justice released a major indictment on Monday, accusing two men of operating a massive Crypto Assets investment eyewash, leading to substantial losses for thousands of investors, with over $650 million involved. This is one of the largest cases of Crypto Assets fraud criminal charges in recent years. Currently, the two defendants are facing felony charges of telecommunications fraud and Money Laundering. If convicted, each could face up to 40 years in federal prison.

To curb money laundering and criminal financing, the New Zealand government is vigorously reforming its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT) systems. One important measure is to stop using Crypto Assets ATM machines and set the international cash transfer limit at $5,000 per transaction. Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Nicole McKee, stated that this reform aims to make New Zealand "one of the hardest places for criminals to hide," while not imposing unnecessary red tape on legitimate businesses.

Gate News bot message, the New Zealand government has taken significant measures to combat Money Laundering and illegal fund flows. According to reports, New Zealand will fully prohibit the use of Crypto Assets ATMs while setting a $5,000 limit on international cash transfers. This decision is an important part of the country's AML and counter-terrorism financing system reforms. New Zealand Assistant Justice Minister Nicole McKee made a statement on Wednesday announcing the latest reform plan. This move aims to strengthen the control over Money Laundering and criminal financing activities, reflecting the New Zealand government's determination to combat financial crime. Source: Decrypt

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged two men from Georgia and New Jersey with operating the international fraud scheme OmegaPro, involving an amount of $650 million. They promoted forex investment packages through multi-level marketing, promising high returns and requiring payment in Crypto Assets, ultimately freezing investors' withdrawals and diverting funds. The two could face up to 40 years in prison.

According to ChainCatcher news, citing Bloomberg, the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating a former Ransomware negotiation expert at DigitalMint, who is accused of reaching a secret agreement with Hackers to siphon off Commission from ransom payments, severely harming client interests. DigitalMint is a Chicago-based incident response and digital asset service company specializing in Ransomware negotiations and Crypto Assets payment services, helping clients exchange for Secret Keys and prevent stolen data leaks. The focus of the investigation is whether the negotiation expert violated federal laws, including conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering. If convicted, this individual will face severe penalties. DigitalMint has stated that the involved employee has been immediately terminated, and their actions are considered an isolated incident.

DigitalMint is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice due to a former employee's alleged secret agreement with a Hacker to take a cut from ransom payments. The employee has been terminated, and the investigation focuses on whether they violated federal laws, with potential severe penalties if convicted.

DigitalMint is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice due to a former employee's alleged secret agreement with a Hacker to take a cut from the ransom. The employee has been terminated, and the investigation focuses on whether they violated federal laws, with potential severe penalties if found guilty.

Gate News bot message, according to Forbes report, the U.S. Department of Justice has successfully dismantled the largest health insurance fraud case in history. The case involves a total of 324 defendants, including 96 medical professionals such as doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. The case is distributed across 50 federal districts and 12 state attorney general offices.

Gate News bot message, Bloomberg reported that the U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into a former employee of the cryptocurrency payment company DigitalMint. This former employee allegedly made a private agreement with hackers during the handling of a ransomware incident, illegally profiting from the ransom paid by victims. DigitalMi, a well-known Bitcoin ATM operator in the United States

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged North Korean agents with impersonating American citizens to remotely steal Crypto Assets and sensitive information, involving over $900,000 in theft and Money Laundering through Tornado Cash. A lawsuit has been filed, one person has been arrested, and 29 accounts have been seized to combat North Korean fraud.

According to Gate News bot, PANews reports that the U.S. Department of Justice has revealed that four North Korean hackers successfully infiltrated a blockchain startup in Atlanta by disguising themselves as remote developers, stealing approximately $900,000 in Crypto Assets. In 2022, these hackers carried out two thefts, stealing a total of 175,000 coins.

According to Gate News bot, on July 1st, the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice launched a nationwide operation aimed at curbing North Korea's activities in scamming American companies through remote IT work. During the operation, a U.S. citizen suspected of providing a "laptop farm" for North Korean operatives was arrested. Law enforcement

Gate News bot message, according to a report by Fortune, the U.S. Department of Justice took action on Monday against a large-scale multinational fraud case. Investigations show that more than a dozen defendants, including New Jersey resident Zhenxing "Danny" Wang, infiltrated over 100 U.S. companies through identity theft methods, including several Fortune 500 companies.

Gate News bot News, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Dwayne Golden from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for participating in a $40 million Ponzi Scheme involving crypto assets.

Gate News bot message, on June 30, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) stated that a "fugitive" Nigerian man was convicted for running a nationwide banking operation and Money Laundering scheme, with the amount involved exceeding 2 million dollars. According to the latest press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), residents of New Jersey...

Odaily News The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a Nigerian citizen, Charles Uchenna Nwadavid, admitted yesterday in a Boston federal court to participating in a "Pig-butchering scam" case, with six victims involved and more than $2.5 million in illicit funds, which have been transferred to a crypto assets account controlled by Charles Uchenna Nwadavid. He acknowledged charges of mail fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and money laundering.

Golden Finance reported that, according to the research of encryption researcher Simon, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) once purchased 56.27 million shares of Robinhood at an average price of $11.52 in 2022, with a total value of approximately $6.48 billion, accounting for about 7.6% of the company's shares. As of now, the Robinhood stock price has risen to $82.18, and if SBF still holds these shares, the value will reach 4.6 billion dollars. However, after the collapse of FTX, the US Department of Justice seized these stocks, and later Robinhood bought them back for 6.06 billion dollars.