Yigit Taha OZTURK 
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is under heavy criticism from Senate Democrats for its decision to disband the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team. Led by Elizabeth Warren, six senators called the move a “grave mistake”, warning that it could enable sanctions evasion, drug trafficking, fraud, and “child exploitation.”
They expressed alarm over DOJ’s lack of attention to crypto mixers, labeling them as “essential tools for cybercriminals.”
DOJ Says It’s Not a Regulator
On April 7, DOJ official Todd Blanche defended the shutdown with the claim:
“The Department of Justice is not a digital assets regulator.”
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Democrats disagreed strongly, stating that a passive stance toward technology used in major crimes is “nonsensical.” They also cited DOJ’s apparent refusal to pursue Bank Secrecy Act violations, creating what they describe as a systemic vulnerability in the digital asset space.
Trump Family’s Crypto Links Under Scrutiny
The senators also pointed to potential conflicts of interest involving Donald Trump and his family. According to the letter, the DOJ’s actions may be tied to Trump’s crypto ambitions.
The Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is launching a stablecoin, while Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are planning a new crypto mining company, American Bitcoin.
In the letter, they wrote:
“Your decisions give rise to concerns that President Trump’s interest in selling his cryptocurrency may be the reason for easing law enforcement scrutiny.”
They requested a full staff-level briefing from the DOJ by May 1 to explain the rationale behind the closure.
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