In brief
- Todd Blanche was elevated to lead the Department of Justice this week after the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- As deputy attorney general, Blanche pushed pro-crypto reforms, like shuttering the DOJ’s crypto-dedicated unit.
- But he has also overseen the continued prosecutions of crypto software developers.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump fired his attorney general, Pam Bondi—and elevated her deputy, Todd Blanche, to run the Department of Justice. Trump suggested the promotion was temporary, but reports suggest the president is waiting to see how Blanche, his former personal attorney, performs in the new role.
Blanche’s promotion has many implications, including some for crypto. The former federal prosecutor…
