Svmuu News: U.S. Representatives Lance Gooden and Josh Gottheimer have introduced the "Federal Digital Currency Theft Enforcement and Coordination Act," which proposes establishing a Federal Digital Currency Theft Task Force within the Department of Justice. Composed of senior representatives from the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of the Treasury, the task force is intended to serve as the primary federal coordinating body for the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of cryptocurrency theft and related crimes. The task force’s responsibilities include developing best practices for evidence collection, asset tracing, and victim engagement; providing technical assistance and training to local law enforcement agencies; and coordinating with international partners on cross-border matters. The bill explicitly states that the task force does not alter existing cryptocurrency market regulations, federal regulatory authority, or the criminal code, and its regulatory scope does not include cryptocurrencies, digital asset markets, financial institutions, or financial products. (cryptoslate)