Justice Department to Announce Major International Crypto Enforcement Action

The U.S. Justice Department plans to announce a major international cryptocurrency enforcement action at noon on Wednesday.

The press conference will be led by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and other speakers will include Assistant Attorney General Kennth Polite, Jr. of the Justice Department's criminal division, U.S. Attorney Breon Peace of the Eastern District of New York, the FBI's Associate Deputy Director Brian Turner and the Treasury Department's Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo.

This is a developing story.

UPDATE (Jan. 18, 15:16 UTC): Added details on speakers.