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DOJ to disband its cryptocurrency enforcement unit


Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the end of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team in a memo sent on Monday.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the end of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team in a memo sent on Monday, Reuters reported. Shortly after taking office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at encouraging the creation of blockchain networks. Additionally, the Trump family already has a vested interest in encouraging crypto operations, claiming a majority of revenue from World Liberty Financial's token sales.

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