Gate News update: On April 2, according to market sources, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois, its governor, and its attorney general, alleging that they tried to regulate prediction markets beyond their legal authority. The two federal agencies said the relevant regulatory measures in Illinois are ineffective because the state government has no jurisdiction over federally regulated prediction markets. The complaint documents emphasized that the move is intended to protect innovative financial instruments from overreaching interference by local governments.

The U.S. Department of Justice has decided to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that blocked the government from prohibiting the use of Anthropic technology. The judge said the government’s national security rationale was insufficient, and that the government’s actions were akin to punishing Anthropic because it requires that the technology not be used for surveillance or autonomous weapons.

Coin Center's Executive Director stated that the Trump administration failed to fulfill its promises, leading to legal risks for developers of cryptocurrency privacy software. Currently, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against multiple developers, exacerbating compliance uncertainty in the industry.

Israeli Air Force reservists are accused of using confidential information to trade on Polymarket in order to profit from the war between Israel and Iran that began last year. The two men have been charged with serious security offenses, bribery, and obstruction of justice. They had previously successfully predicted specific military operations and earned $162,663 in profits. Details of the case have been partially disclosed, but the defendants’ names have not yet been made public.

The U.S. Federal Court in Texas dismissed the lawsuit filed by developer Michael Lewellen, ruling that his cryptocurrency software is not subject to remittance laws, emphasizing that the legal boundaries remain unclear. The court noted that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate the risk of litigation, citing a Department of Justice memo, but Lewellen questioned the legal bindingness of the document. Additionally, a cryptocurrency policy organization called for legislation to clarify the legal status of non-custodial developers. This case indicates that the line between crypto development and financial regulation is still evolving.

A Texas court dismissed cryptography developer Michael Lewellen's lawsuit, stating that he failed to demonstrate a credible threat and that the Department of Justice has taken a lenient stance on related litigation. The case was closed with a "dismissal without prejudice," allowing Lewellen to refile an amended complaint.

Gate News reported that on March 20, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against three individuals associated with Super Micro Computer, including the company's co-founder, for allegedly smuggling AI chips worth $2.5 billion to China. According to the indictment, these individuals illegally transported chip technology critical to AI development to Chinese entities by circumventing export control measures. This case highlights the persistent tensions and regulatory challenges in U.S.-China technology trade.

The U.S. Department of Justice has disclosed that Koberger, a former Los Angeles County deputy sheriff, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for participating in cryptocurrency extortion and false law enforcement. The case involves abuse of police authority and commercial extortion, reflecting the risk of law enforcement personnel engaging in crimes related to the crypto industry. Related personnel remain under review.

Europol and the U.S. Department of Justice jointly dismantled the malicious proxy service "SocksEscort," freezing $3.5 million in cryptocurrency. The network compromised 369,000 devices across 163 countries globally, involving crimes such as fraud and DDoS attacks, resulting in numerous victim losses.