Binance DOJ Report Sparks Questions Over Crypto Investigations

A DOJ memo reportedly warned prosecutors that Binance will no longer provide voluntary 'courtesy freezes' for asset seizure requests starting June 8, instead requiring formal legal procedures like MLATs—potentially slowing crypto investigations. Binance denied the policy shift, creating uncertainty over whether the guidance reflects actual operational change.

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