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Trump Touts Crypto Scam Crackdown as DOJ Reports $938 Million Restrained

21 October 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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21 October 2026

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regulatory

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Crypto & Web3

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United States

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Fusion42 · 21 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US Justice Department has restrained $938.5 million in cryptocurrency linked to scam operations in a coordinated nationwide enforcement effort involving all US Attorneys' Offices. This crackdown includes seizure of fraudulent domains and marketplaces, highlighting a shift toward a unified federal response against crypto scams.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Federal prosecution of crypto scams has intensified and centralised across the US. You need to review your compliance and customer vetting immediately or face swift asset freezes and legal action.

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