Story perspectives

Durbin Says AG Blanche Dismantled Crypto Unit, Hides $159K.

7/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Dick Durbin accused Attorney General Todd Blanche of dismantling DOJ’s crypto enforcement unit and holding $159,000 in crypto assets.
At a Senate Judiciary hearing, Durbin questioned Blanche about crypto holdings and transfers to his family.
Durbin said President Donald Trump’s family earned $1.4 billion from crypto in 2020 after the unit’s removal and tied a Binance founder conviction and a $2 billion deal to a presidential pardon.
Blanche offered no response.

1 of 1

Story summary

Dick Durbin accused Attorney General Todd Blanche of dismantling DOJ’s crypto enforcement unit and holding $159,000 in crypto assets.
At a Senate Judiciary hearing, Durbin questioned Blanche about crypto holdings and transfers to his family.
Durbin said President Donald Trump’s family earned $1.4 billion from crypto in 2020 after the unit’s removal and tied a Binance founder conviction and a $2 billion deal to a presidential pardon.
Blanche offered no response.