ChainCatcher report, according to CryptoSlate, the U.S. Congress is pushing to reestablish the Department of Justice’s cryptocurrency crime task force. Previously, in April 2025, the Department of Justice disbanded the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team and discontinued its “enforcement-over-regulation” approach toward the cryptocurrency industry. The new bill, introduced by Representatives Lance Gooden and Josh Gottheimer, proposes establishing a Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Task Force within the Department of Justice to coordinate investigations and prosecutions of cases involving cryptocurrency theft, hacking, and fraud. The task force’s responsibilities include developing best practices for evidence collection, digital forensics, asset tracing, and victim outreach; providing technical assistance and training to state and local law enforcement agencies; and coordinating international cross-border case collaboration. The bill explicitly excludes cryptocurrency markets, financial institutions, and financial products from the task force’s regulatory scope, without altering existing regulatory frameworks or criminal laws. According to FBI reports, there were 181,565 complaints involving cryptocurrency in 2025, with reported losses exceeding $11 billion. The bill has not yet specified details regarding funding, personnel allocation, or victim response mechanisms.
U.S. Congress Proposes Rebuilding DOJ Crypto Crime Task Force to Combat Theft and Fraud
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The U.S. Congress is pushing to rebuild the DOJ’s crypto crime task force to combat theft and fraud in crypto markets. The bill focuses on enforcement, not regulation, and excludes oversight of financial products. With over $11 billion in losses and 181,565 complaints reported in 2025, the task force will prioritize CFT, digital forensics, and international coordination. It will also support liquidity and crypto markets by enhancing asset tracking and victim response. Funding and staffing details remain unclear.
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