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A serious Jerome Powell considering the future of Fed Governor Lisa Cook amidst a critical DOJ investigation.

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Faces Urgent Calls for Removal Amid DOJ Investigation

August 21, 2025 coinpulse_staff

The integrity and stability of core financial institutions significantly influence the broader economic landscape, including the dynamic cryptocurrency markets. Any development impacting confidence in the Federal Reserve’s leadership, such as the situation involving **Fed Governor Lisa Cook**, can send ripples through global finance. This unfolding story highlights the intense scrutiny high-ranking officials face and the […]

A visual depicting the DOJ crypto forfeiture action, showing digital assets being seized from an oil storage fraud scheme. The image conveys the legal battle against financial crime.

Breaking: DOJ Launches Massive Crypto Forfeiture Action Against $7.1M Oil Storage Fraud

August 21, 2025 coinpulse_staff

In a significant move highlighting the escalating battle against digital financial crime, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a civil forfeiture action to recover a staggering $7.1 million in cryptocurrency. This substantial sum is directly linked to a sophisticated **oil storage fraud** scheme that duped investors out of millions. For anyone tracking the […]

Law enforcement seizes digital assets, representing a major crypto seizure from the Sinaloa cartel.

Crypto Seizure: Major Blow to Sinaloa Cartel in $10M DOJ Raid

August 20, 2025 coinpulse_staff

In a significant development that underscores the evolving landscape of global crime and law enforcement, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly seized over $10 million in cryptocurrency from Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa cartel. This massive **crypto seizure**, stemming from a multi-state operation culminating in a Miami raid, signals a formidable escalation in the fight […]

A digital padlock representing Tornado Cash under intense scrutiny from a glowing eye symbolizing the DOJ, highlighting the Tornado Cash DOJ probe.

Urgent: DOJ’s Tornado Cash Probe Threatens Dragonfly Capital, Reshaping Crypto VC Regulation

August 20, 2025 coinpulse_staff

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with unprecedented news: the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is actively investigating Tom Schmidt, a general partner at the prominent venture capital firm Dragonfly, in connection with his advisory and investment role in the infamous Tornado Cash cryptocurrency mixer case. This isn’t just another regulatory rumble; it’s a seismic shift […]

U.S. DOJ seizes Bitcoin from Chaos ransomware group for Strategic Reserve

Breaking Bitcoin News: U.S. DOJ Confiscates $2.4M in Bitcoin from Chaos Ransomware Group for Strategic Reserve

August 15, 2025 coinpulse_staff

In a groundbreaking move that underscores the growing intersection of law enforcement and cryptocurrency regulation, the U.S. Department of Justice has seized 20.2 Bitcoin (worth $2.4 million) from the notorious Chaos ransomware group. This Bitcoin news highlights how authorities are increasingly targeting crypto assets in cybercrime cases – and may soon add these funds to […]

FBI agents seize Bitcoin in a major crypto crime crackdown

Bitcoin News: DOJ Strikes Hard with $2.4M Forfeiture in FBI Crypto Crime Crackdown

August 12, 2025 coinpulse_staff

In a bold move against cybercrime, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated proceedings to forfeit $2.4 million in Bitcoin seized by the FBI. This action targets the Chaos ransomware group, marking a significant step in the fight against illicit crypto activities. DOJ’s $2.4M Bitcoin Forfeiture: A Major Blow to Crypto Crime The DOJ’s […]

U.S. law enforcement seizing Bitcoin in a major crypto crime crackdown

Bitcoin News: U.S. Strikes Hard with $2.4M Seizure and $7.1M Forfeiture in Crypto Crime Crackdown

August 10, 2025 coinpulse_staff

The U.S. government is cracking down hard on cryptocurrency-related crimes, with recent seizures and forfeitures totaling millions. In a bold move, the FBI seized $2.4M in Bitcoin from the Chaos ransomware gang, while the DOJ filed a $7.1M forfeiture against a fraudulent oil and gas scheme. This Bitcoin news highlights the escalating battle between regulators […]

DOJ drops legal action against Dragonfly over Tornado Cash investment

DOJ Shocks Crypto World by Dropping Legal Action Against Dragonfly for Tornado Cash Investment

August 10, 2025 coinpulse_staff

In a stunning reversal, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has backed off from pursuing legal action against crypto venture firm Dragonfly for its early investment in Tornado Cash. This dramatic shift raises critical questions about regulatory clarity in the fast-evolving crypto space. DOJ’s Surprising Reversal on Dragonfly Case The DOJ clarified in court proceedings […]

Roman Storm in federal court for Tornado Cash money laundering trial

Roman Storm Faces 45 Years as Tornado Cash Co-Founder Skips Testimony in $1 Billion Money Laundering Trial

August 9, 2025 coinpulse_staff

In a high-stakes legal showdown, Roman Storm, co-founder of the controversial crypto mixer Tornado Cash, has chosen not to testify in his federal money laundering trial. The case, involving over $1 billion in alleged illicit funds, could reshape how decentralized finance is regulated. Will this decision help or hurt his defense? Roman Storm’s Silent Defense […]

Bitcoin news coverage of Samourai Wallet legal case

Bitcoin News Alert: Samourai Wallet Founders Face Guilty Plea in Landmark Crypto Case

August 9, 2025 coinpulse_staff

In a shocking turn of events, the cryptocurrency world faces a major regulatory milestone as Samourai Wallet co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill plead guilty to unlicensed money transmission charges. This Bitcoin news story reveals how privacy tools are under increasing scrutiny from global regulators. What Happened with Samourai Wallet? The U.S. Department of […]