Six Senators Accuse Deputy Attorney General of “Glaring” Crypto Conflict, Cite ProPublica Investigation

Six Senators Accuse Deputy Attorney General of “Glaring” Crypto Conflict, Cite ProPublica Investigation

The senators presented a letter demanding that top DOJ official Todd Blanche clarify the legality of his actions, pointing to ProPublica reporting that found he owned at least $159,000 in related assets when he shut down crypto investigations.

Democrats Press DOJ Deputy Over Crypto Holdings, Enforcement Retreat

A group of Democratic senators is pressing the Justice Department over ethics questions tied to a rollback in crypto enforcement.

DOJ Crypto Unit Closure Sparks Scrutiny Of Deputy AG’s Personal Crypto Stakes - Invest In Crypto News

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Justice Department’s move last year to shut a specialized crypto enforcement team is drawing fresh fire after six US senators pressed the deputy attorney general for answers about his personal stakes in digital assets. The lawmakers say the timing and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s holdings raise real questions about conflicts that nee…

DOJ Crypto Unit Closure Sparks Scrutiny Of Deputy AG’s Personal Crypto Stakes

The Justice Department’s move last year to shut a specialized crypto enforcement team is drawing fresh fire after six US senators pressed the deputy attorney general for answers about his personal stakes in digital assets. The lawmakers say the timing and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s holdings raise real questions about conflicts that need clear records and a full explanation. Senators Demand Answers Reports say the letter, dated Januar…

U.S. Senators Press DOJ Deputy AG Over Alleged Crypto Conflicts of Interest

Six senators from the U.S. questioned Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche about possible crypto conflicts of interest. The senators think that Blanche reduced the enforcement of cryptocurrencies at the DOJ in relation to his large digital assets. Six senators from the U.S. questioned Deputy Attorney General Todd W. Blanche about possible conflicts of interest concerning his role in the enforcement of cryptocurrencies at the Department of Justic…

Deputy Attorney General Conflict Of Interest: Senators Demand Answers Over Shocking Crypto Holdings

BitcoinWorld Deputy Attorney General Conflict of Interest: Senators Demand Answers Over Shocking Crypto Holdings WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 2025 – A formal letter from six U.S. senators has ignited a significant controversy at the highest levels of the Department of Justice. The lawmakers allege Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche maintained a substantial personal cryptocurrency portfolio while overseeing critical enforcement decisions. Consequen…