Bipartisan Senators Challenge DOJ’s New and Aggressive Interpretation of Bitcoin Regulations U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) have expressed significant concerns to Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the Justice Department’s reinterpretation of money transmission laws as they pertain to digital assets. A letter issued last week detailed critique of the DOJ’s recent policy shift, arguing that the new interpretation is not only a deviation from established definitions by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) but also a significant threat to the digital economy’s entrepreneurial spirit. Senator Lummis emphasized the necessity of protecting the ability for Americans to

Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice has put forward a proposal to amend its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, specifically targeting virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The proposed amendments suggest imposing jail terms of up to two years and fines up to $1.5 million for firms that fail to comply with the new regulations. These amendments are part of the “New Four Laws to Combat Fraud” initiative by Taiwan’s Executive Yuan and are set to be reviewed by the national parliament. Increased Penalties and Registration Requirements Under the proposed amendments, VASPs face significantly stricter penalties for non-compliance, including potential prison sentences for operating