Binance said on Nov. 28, 2025 that it joined EU agencies in operations using blockchain intelligence to target IPTV piracy networks funded by crypto payments. The coordinated effort aims to trace transaction flows and disrupt the payment rails that sustain the illicit services.
At his confirmation hearing, CFTC chair nominee Michael Selig said he supports having a “cop on the beat” in digital asset markets and outlined how he would act if serving as the commission’s sole commissioner. He emphasized enforcement and market integrity while answering questions about regulating DeFi.
Russian authorities have rolled out a new energy-consumption monitoring system combined with anonymous public tips to locate illicit crypto mining operations, leading to the seizure of a large underground facility in western Russia.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Nov. 14 that it secured convictions against U.S. residents who aided North Korea in schemes to steal large amounts of cryptocurrency and has seized assets tied to cyberattacks on crypto platforms. The move highlights criminal risks in the sector while signalling tougher enforcement.
Aster DEX announced completion of $214 million in total buybacks, signaling continued support for its token; separately, Tether said it aided authorities in seizing $12 million tied to a transnational scam. Both moves highlight market support and stronger compliance action in crypto.
The U.S. Department of Justice has created the Scam Center Strike Force to coordinate federal action against crypto scams the DOJ says are linked to Chinese crime syndicates.