Democratic senators in the United States strongly criticized the Department of Justice’s decision to dissolve the specialized unit combating digital currency crimes. In a letter to the Deputy Attorney General, they demanded the reversal of this decision, warning that it facilitates money laundering, sanctions evasion, and global threats. The senators emphasized that this decision could provide immunity to entities involved in money laundering for hostile governments and organized crime networks. They also expressed concern about potential conflicts of interest with the Trump family’s interests in digital currencies. The senators requested a detailed explanation from the Department of Justice regarding the reasons for this policy change and its impact on preventing federal crimes by May 1st.
