Cryptocurrency has become a significant asset in the digital age. Law enforcement agencies in Florida are devoting more resources to seizing cryptocurrency accounts from foreign nationals. The Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act governs the seizure and forfeiture of property, including cryptocurrency, when linked to criminal activity. This Act allows law enforcement agencies to seize assets believed […]

Trump’s “Digital Asset Stockpile” On January 23, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order entitled “STRENGTHENING AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN DIGITAL FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY” referencing a digital asset stockpile. Section 4(c)(ii) provides: The Working Group shall evaluate the potential creation and maintenance of a national digital asset stockpile and propose criteria for establishing such a […]