DHS Pays $95 Million for Crypto Analytics Contract Without Bidding
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded a lucrative contract to TRM Labs Inc. without putting it up for competitive bidding, sparking a legal fight and criticism over the Trump administration's no-bid deals.
The $95 million contract is part of the White House's effort to combat a surge in crypto scams targeting Americans.
The software and manpower provided by TRM Labs will be used to trace cryptocurrency movements and analyze underlying data.