In a move reflecting the Trump administration’s broader shift towards reduced white-collar enforcement, the US Justice Department has instructed prosecutors to focus their efforts on more traditional crimes. Specifically, the department will no longer pursue cryptocurrency-related cases deemed more suitable for financial regulators.
Instead of targeting cryptocurrency-facilitated offenses such as narcotics trafficking and money laundering, Justice officials are directing prosecutors to concentrate on crimes committed using cryptocurrencies. This adjustment represents a significant departure from previous enforcement strategies, highlighting the changing landscape of digital crime investigations.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/04/08/trump-crypto-fraud-doj-enforcement