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US Government Moves to Regulate Cryptocurrencies After Attorney General Publishes Enforcement Framework

DIGIT — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 06:30:10 +0000

United States Attorney General (AG) William Barr says the recent publishing of the Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework will help law enforcement to fight elements using digital currencies for illicit ends. Produced by the AG’s Cyber-Digital Task Force, the framework provides law enforcement with what Barr terms a “comprehensive overview of the emerging threats and enforcement challenges […]

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Community reacts to new DoJ crypto enforcement guidelines

DIGIT — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 04:34:39 +0000

The DoJ’s guidance around cryptocurrency enforcement, that cites “crime” and “criminals” 168 times, has been poorly received.

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Crypto Is Part of Free Speech, and Free Speech Is Everything

DIGIT — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 23:15:41 +0000

On July 23, U.S. Attorney General William Barr gave a speech demanding big players in the tech industry work with government agencies in providing backdoor entry points for encrypted devices and software. Per his reasoning, certain devices and messaging services pose a safety threat by providing a secure, third-party-inaccessible area where crime can rapidly proliferate. […]

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