DOJ regulator
Overview
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is the federal executive department responsible for enforcement of the law and administration of justice. It prosecutes criminal and civil violations, including those involving digital assets, securities fraud, and money laundering. It frequently brings actions against crypto exchanges and individuals for regulatory breaches.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, DOJ connects to 20 tracked entities, most strongly to United States and Binance.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 2 of 20 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
operates_in | United States | 99% |
regulates | Binance | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the U.S. Department of Justice?
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is the federal executive department responsible for enforcement of the law and administration of justice, prosecuting criminal and civil violations including those involving digital assets, securities fraud, and money laundering.
What types of crypto-related actions does the DOJ take?
The DOJ frequently brings actions against crypto exchanges and individuals for regulatory breaches, and has charged individuals such as a US soldier for using classified information to win $400,000 in a Polymarket Maduro capture bet.
What recent actions has the DOJ taken involving crypto and law enforcement?
The DOJ has coordinated with U.S. law enforcement on actions like Tether freezing $344M USDT, and has charged a US soldier for using classified information to win bets on Polymarket regarding Maduro's capture.