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DOJ Shifts Stance on Developer Prosecutions in Crypto Sector
DOJ Shifts Stance on Developer Prosecutions in Crypto Sector
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The U.S. Department of Justice is recalibrating its approach to software developers in the digital asset space. Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Galeotti confirmed at the American Innovation Project summit that neutral, non-custodial software development will no longer trigger prosecution under money transmission laws—provided there's no criminal intent.
This policy reversal follows industry backlash over high-profile cases like Tornado Cash and Samourai Wallet. The DOJ's April memorandum explicitly discourages 'regulation by enforcement,' marking a potential inflection point for blockchain innovation. Developers can now operate with greater certainty, though bad actors remain in prosecutors' crosshairs.
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