The decision aligns with President Trump’s campaign promise to ease federal pressure on the bitcoin and crypto industry. In recent months, the administration has taken steps to soften the SEC’s enforcement posture, and Trump himself has made several public statements defending crypto and calling for freedom to innovate.
While many in the crypto industry welcomed the move as a sign of friendlier regulatory conditions, others remain cautious.
As of now, the DOJ has not announced any replacement initiative or dedicated crypto crime task force. Ongoing investigations are expected to be absorbed by other units within the Criminal Division. The disbandment of NCET represents one of the most significant federal crypto policy changes under Trump’s second term.