Trump Takes ‘Major Step’ Toward Shutting Down Crypto Scammers

The FBI received reports of $20.877 billion in internet-crime losses during 2025, while complaints involving cryptocurrency accounted for $11.37 billion. Trump’s memorandum directs the creation of a federally supervised program that would let vetted U.S. companies disrupt foreign criminal networks. How the New Cyber Program Takes Shape Foreign cybercrime networks could face a U.S. disruption […]
Key Takeaways
- The FBI received reports of $20.877 billion in internet-crime losses during 2025, while complaints involving cryptocurrency accounted for $11.37 billion.
- Trump’s memorandum directs the creation of a federally supervised program that would let vetted U.S.
- companies disrupt foreign criminal networks.
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