{"id":13973,"date":"2022-09-17T01:37:39","date_gmt":"2022-09-17T01:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nftandcrypto-news.com\/crypto\/doj-publishes-second-report-on-eo-digital-asset-crime-announces-new-expert-network\/"},"modified":"2022-09-17T01:37:41","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T01:37:41","slug":"doj-publishes-second-report-on-eo-digital-asset-crime-announces-new-expert-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nftandcrypto-news.com\/crypto\/doj-publishes-second-report-on-eo-digital-asset-crime-announces-new-expert-network\/","title":{"rendered":"DOJ publishes second report on EO digital asset crime, announces new expert network"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) published its latest report in response to President Joe Biden\u2019s March executive order (EO) on the development of digital assets on Sept. 16. At the same time, it announced the formation of a new Digital Asset Coordinator Network (DAC) \u201cin furtherance of the department\u2019s efforts to combat the growing threat posed by the illicit use of digital assets to the American public.\u201d<\/p>\n

The report, titled \u201cThe Role of Law Enforcement in Detecting, Investigating, and Prosecuting Criminal Activity Related to Digital Assets,\u201d complements its June report on international law enforcement cooperation. <\/p>\n

The new report characterizes digital asset criminal exploitation, with particular attention to nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and decentralized finance (DeFi) and goes on to examine the efforts of various federal departments and agencies to counter crime involving digital assets. It recommends a variety of measures to enhance law enforcement efforts.<\/p>\n

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#XRPCommunity<\/a> #XRP<\/a> The Justice Department is establishing a nationwide Digital Asset Coordinator Network \u201cto combat the growing threat posed by the illicit use of digital assets to the American public.\u201dhttps:\/\/t.co\/Kgi3N41Q02<\/p>\n

\u2014 James K. Filan 112k (beware of imposters) (@FilanLaw) September 16, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The report\u2019s priority proposals are to extend anti-tip-off provisions by broadening the definition of \u201cfinancial institution\u201d within the applicable statutes, amend the criminal code as it applies to unlicensed money transmitting businesses and extend the statute of limitation for certain offenses.<\/p>\n

Related: New crypto litigation tracker highlights 300 cases from SafeMoon to Pepe the Frog<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The report also suggests changes to the preservation and provision of evidence and recommends strengthening penalties and other changes to laws, especially the Bank Secrecy Act. It also recommends \u201cadequate funding\u201d for its efforts, including employment incentives and changes in hiring policy.<\/p>\n

The DAC has already been launched under the leadership of National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, a body formed in February after being announced last year. The network held its first meeting on Sept. 8. <\/p>\n

The coordinators are over 150 federal prosecutors from U.S. Attorneys\u2019 Offices and the DOJ\u2019s litigating components. It is expected to be \u201cthe department\u2019s primary forum\u201d for training and guidance on investigating and prosecuting digital asset crimes. DAC members are designated as their office\u2019s subject-matter expert on digital assets. They will apparently receive special training to serve in that role.<\/p>\n