U.S. Justice Department Clarifies Liability in Cryptocurrency Use

According to Odaily, the U.S. Department of Justice has issued a legal memorandum regarding cryptocurrency, clarifying that developers are not liable if their code is used by criminals. The responsibility lies with those who engage in illegal activities using the code. The statement indicates that law enforcement will focus on actual criminal activities such as fraud and terrorism financing. It also emphasizes the protection of legitimate blockchain users and businesses, supporting their fair access to banking services, and reducing enforcement actions against cryptocurrency exchanges and mixing services.