Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026
Defamation Lawsuit Filed
Binance sues the Wall Street Journal, denying the claims of Iranian fund transfers.
Legal Victory in Alabama
Binance wins a court ruling dismissing claims under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
DOJ Probe Reported
The Wall Street Journal reports that the DOJ is investigating Binance over Iranian sanctions evasion.
Projected Oversight
Expected calls for congressional hearings on the security of the Asset Forfeiture Fund.
Theft Disclosed
Charges are made public against a contractor for the theft of $46M in crypto from USMS.
Internal Investigation
The US Marshals Service begins an internal review of its digital asset custody chain.
CBP Collection Halt
Customs and Border Protection must cease collection of duties imposed solely under IEEPA authority.
SCOTUS Final Decision
The Supreme Court issues its 6-3 ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, invalidating the tariffs.
CIT Preliminary Ruling
In AGS Co. Auto. Sols. v. U.S. Customs, DOJ indicates it would not oppose refunds if tariffs are found unlawful.
IEEPA Tariffs Imposed
The Trump Administration introduces tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China citing drug trafficking and trade imbalances.
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged three individuals, including executives linked to a Silicon Valley server manufacturer, for illegally exporting restricted Nvidia AI hardware to China. The indictment underscores the escalating enforcement of export controls as the global race for AI supremacy fuels a high-stakes gray market for advanced semiconductors.
The FBI has launched a formal investigation into a high-ranking U.S. counter-terrorism official who recently resigned in protest of the conflict with Iran. The probe focuses on potential security breaches and the mishandling of classified intelligence during the official's transition out of government service.
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a new investigation into whether Binance was used by Iranian entities to circumvent international sanctions. This probe comes as the exchange aggressively defends its compliance record in court and initiates defamation litigation against the Wall Street Journal.
A government contractor has been accused of stealing $46 million in seized cryptocurrency from the United States Marshals Service. The incident represents a major insider threat breach within the federal agency responsible for managing assets forfeited during criminal investigations.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the President authority to impose tariffs, invalidating measures introduced in 2025. This decision reinforces Congressional taxing authority and opens the door for importers to seek billions of dollars in refunds for duties collected under the now-voided executive actions.