U.S. lawmakers introduce bipartisan legislation to address cryptocurrency theft and scams by creating a coordinated federal task force. The measure, introduced in the House of Representatives on June 11, is sponsored by Reps. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) and Josh Gottheimer (D-New Jersey). Across outlets, the bill’s core proposal is to establish a multi-agency group that takes the lead on crypto-theft cases and coordinates efforts among federal and local law enforcement. One description of the plan says the task force would be positioned under the U.S. attorney general, while another emphasizes the Justice Department’s role in coordinating investigations. The legislation also aims to support victims of crypto-related crimes and improve investigative and technical capabilities, including blockchain forensics. While details beyond those elements are not included in the provided excerpts, the common thrust is a centralized, cross-agency approach intended to improve how authorities investigate theft involving digital assets, assist affected individuals, and strengthen forensic support for law enforcement partners.
House bill would create federal task force to coordinate investigations into crypto theft
U.S. lawmakers introduce bipartisan legislation to address cryptocurrency theft and scams by creating a coordinated federal task force. The measure, introduced in the House of Representatives on June...
- A bipartisan House bill is introduced to combat cryptocurrency theft and scams.
- Reps. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) and Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) are the bill’s sponsors.
- The proposal would create a federal, multi-agency task force to coordinate crypto-theft investigations.
- The task force would be led through the Justice Department and/or under the U.S. attorney general.
- The bill includes provisions to support victims and improve blockchain forensics capabilities.
A bill introduced Thursday (June 11) in the U.S. House would create a federal task force to combat crypto theft and support victims. The Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Enforcement and Coordination Act was introduced by Reps. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., according to a Thursday press release. The organization that would be created […] The post Lawmakers Move to Create Federal Task Force Against Crypto Theft appeared first on PYMNTS.com.
2 months agoNew legislation from a bipartisan duo would set up a multi-agency group under the U.S. attorney general to take a lead on cryptocurrency theft cases.
2 months agoThe bipartisan bill envisions the Justice Department leading a task force to coordinate crypto theft investigations, support local law enforcement and improve blockchain forensics efforts.
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