‘Bitcoin Isn’t Going Anywhere’: Trump Officials Discuss DOJ, FBI Refocus on Crypto Crime, Not Developers
Bitcoin Magazine
U.S. officials Todd Blanche and Kash Patel announced a shift in policy, prioritizing the prosecution of actual criminals over software developers.Summary
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel stated at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference that the current U.S. administration intends to stop targeting software developers for crypto-related activities. They argued that previous administrations stifled innovation by misdirecting enforcement efforts toward code creators rather than bad actors. Both officials emphasized that while the government will aggressively pursue fraud and illegal activity, legitimate developers and users should not fear prosecution for standard digital asset activity, as the administration aims to establish the U.S. as a global crypto hub.
(Source：Bitcoin Magazine)