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Teens Accused of $4M Crypto Kidnapping in Las Vegas

Teens Accused of $4M Crypto Kidnapping in Las Vegas

Three teens charged with kidnapping a man at gunpoint in Las Vegas. They then allegedly proceeded to steal and launder over $4 million worth of cryptocurrency and NFTs. The victim, who had recently been hosting a crypto event in Las Vegas, was kidnapped after arriving home. The suspects then took...

DOJ Shifts Crypto Strategy, Prioritizes Victim Restitution

DOJ Shifts Crypto Strategy, Prioritizes Victim Restitution

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reviewing and altering the way it approaches DOJ cryptocurrency enforcement. Rather than employing a one-size-fits-all regulatory approach, they’re casting their nets wider to recover more stolen assets and prosecute higher-value, serious offenses. On April 7, Treasury Department officials announced the disbandment of the department’s...