Senate Democrats have intensified scrutiny of Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche during his confirmation hearing, accusing him of weakening crypto enforcement while President Donald Trump’s digital asset businesses have expanded.
Summary
- Dick Durbin accused Todd Blanche of dismantling DOJ crypto enforcement to benefit Trump’s crypto businesses.
- Senate Democrats linked Blanche’s nomination to demands for stricter ethics rules in crypto legislation.
- Blanche defended the DOJ’s new approach while saying he would review the Binance pardon process if confirmed.
According to proceedings from the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, Senator Dick…
