US Treasury to hire crypto policy officers to combat industry crimes
FinCEN posted vacancies for two high-profile crypto positions in a bid to get expert professional advice on the crypto industry. The United States Department of the Treasury is looking for expert advice on cryptocurrencies to tackle legal challenges associated with the industry.The U.S. Treasury’s bureau, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, has posted two job applications for crypto policy officers. The agency is seeking professional expertise on crimes related to digital assets.Posted on Dec. 12, the two full-time and permanent positions target experts specializing in....
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