The US Department of Justice (DOJ), in collaboration with the FBI and Secret Service, has announced the formation of The Scam Center Strike Force. This interagency task force is specifically designed to combat the rising threat of "pig butchering" crypto scams, which are often linked to Chinese criminal organizations. These scams typically involve building trust with victims through online interactions before convincing them to invest in fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. The DOJ will disclose the seizure of approximately $80 million in cryptocurrency believed to be proceeds from these scams, with plans to return the funds to the defrauded individuals. This initiative marks a significant step in the fight against cryptocurrency-related fraud and highlights the government's commitment to protecting investors in the digital asset space. ```