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How the US DOJ's New Leadership Will Affect Cryptocurrency Regulation

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

9 hours ago


The US Department of Justice is altering its cryptocurrency enforcement strategy, focusing efforts on prosecuting specific criminal actions involving digital assets.

DOJ's New Enforcement Strategy

The US Department of Justice, led by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, unveiled a pivotal memo that shifts focus towards prosecuting **individual criminal acts** linked to cryptocurrency, rather than targeting intermediaries. This causes notable concern for privacy-centric projects.

Impact on Privacy Coins

The shift underscores a broader **US policy realignment**, with Peter Van Valkenburgh of Coin Center highlighting increasing **partisan division** surrounding digital assets. The DOJ memo marks a transformation in how regulatory bodies approach the crypto sector in the US. Immediate market reactions reflected uncertainty, with assets like [Monero and Zcash] experiencing increased scrutiny from exchanges and regulators.

Challenges for Privacy Technologies

While the DOJ hopes to avoid broad actions against the digital sector, [privacy technologies face enforcement risks] given their potential link to illicit activities. Advocacy groups emphasize the need for clear policies protecting decentralized privacy features. Peter Van Valkenburgh, Executive Director of Coin Center, noted, "Crypto is at a crossroads, and urges policymakers to protect privacy and defend decentralized networks from overreach."

Thus, the US DOJ is reshaping its approach to cryptocurrency regulation, creating new challenges for privacy-centric projects. In the context of increasing scrutiny on anonymous technologies, there is a clear need for transparent regulations.

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