The U.S. Department of Justice has secured legal title to over $400 million in assets linked to the defunct cryptocurrency mixer Helix and its founder, Larry Harmon. This significant forfeiture follows Harmon's 36-month prison sentence for conspiracy to commit money laundering, marking a landmark enforcement action in digital asset regulation. The forfeited assets include substantial amounts of Bitcoin, real estate, and financial accounts, all acquired through illicit means. Helix, operational from 2014 to 2017, processed over 350,000 Bitcoin, much of which was tied to darknet markets like AlphaBay. The case underscores the DOJ's capability to trace and seize complex digital asset portfolios, setting a precedent for future regulatory actions against non-compliant mixing services. This enforcement action highlights the increasing effectiveness of blockchain analytics and the role of compliant exchanges in regulatory efforts. While it serves as a deterrent to similar services, it also raises ongoing debates about balancing financial privacy with compliance in the digital age.