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Dec 22, 2025 Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche ended crypto investigations while holding crypto investments Corroborated Economic Structure
The reported conflict of interest suggested regulatory enforcement could be shaped by insider financial interests rather than neutral public standards.
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- DOJ Ends Crypto Investigations Amid Conflict of Interest — ProPublica reported that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche held significant crypto investments when he ended investigations into crypto companies.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 49 – 2025-12-20–2025-12-26
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