What are the DOJ’s New Enforcement Priorities?
In April 2025, a timely memo titled “Ending Regulation by Prosecution” was released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). It quickly caught my attention, and I’m sure it caught everyone’s eye as it wasn’t only a new advisory, but also a significant shift in focus. The DOJ made it clear that it would not be targeting crypto platforms for regulatory violations—but instead the individuals committing serious crimes.
Their new priorities? Fraud, money laundering, and financing terrorism.
Why those? The report says it all: these crimes are tied to organized crime and transnational criminal organizations.
How Will This Impact Crypto Security Practices?
It seems even the DOJ is prioritizing crimes as well. The most pressing threats…
