The US Ministry of Justice created a target group to combat money laundering through cryptocurrencies – Bits Media

The US Department of Justice has formed the target group National Cryptocurrency Enforcesement Team. The group will search for platforms, through which criminals can wash money in cryptocurrencies.

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reported by Deputy Prosecutor General Lisa Monaco (Lisa Monaco), Speaking at the Aspen Institute Cyber ​​Summit online. She reported, that the target group will play an important role in the execution of coercive measures against persons, Using cryptocurrencies to launder money and other crimes.

Monaco noted the successes of the department in the investigation, related to the Helix mixing service, However, she said, that the US government should not dwell on.

The deputy prosecutor general said, that thanks to the creation of a special group, The US Ministry of Finance will be able to destroy the financial ecosystem, allowing criminals to make a profit and flourish. This is possible to do, By combining the efforts of experts in the field of cybersecurity, Prosecutors for cybercrime and experts to combat money laundering.

“Cryptocurrency exchangers intend to become banks of the future. We are ready to eradicate any abuse and violations of laws using cryptocurrencies. Therefore, we must be convinced of the safety of platforms, working with crypto actures, so that people can use them without fear ", - said Monaco.

Earlier, Lisa Monaco took an active part in tracking and returning bitcoins, The Colonial Pipeline received by the Darkside hackers group of hackers group.