U.S. House bill would erect crypto-theft task force across law enforcement agencies

New legislation from a bipartisan duo would set up a multi-agency group under the U.S. attorney general to take a lead on cryptocurrency theft cases. What to know : A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives would stand up a federal task force that would be ready to coordinate and lead crypto theft investigations. The legislation — enlisting the involvement of several relevant federal agencies, including the FBI, DOJ, Treasury and Homeland Security — was introduced with bipartisan sponsorship, though it's potential path as a viable effort isn't yet clear.