US Senator Blasts AG Nominee for ‘Dismantling’ DOJ Crypto Unit, Trump’s CZ Pardon
- Posted on July 15, 2026
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In brief
During Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing for Attorney General, senators voiced significant objections regarding President Trump's pardon of former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and questioned the administration's regulatory stance on cryptocurrency. Lawmakers expressed concerns about potential dismantling of the DOJ's dedicated cryptocurrency enforcement unit, highlighting tensions between political leadership and institutional crypto oversight priorities.
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US Senator Blasts AG Nominee for ‘Dismantling’ DOJ Crypto Unit, Trump’s CZ Pardon
Senators at prospective Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing expressed concerns about Donald Trump pardoning a former Binance CEO and the Justice Department’s approach to crypto.
