DOJ Reverses Stance on Open-Source Developer Charges: New Policy Explained

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reversed its stance on charges against open-source developers, signaling a significant shift in how it will approach cases related to digital assets and decentralization. This new policy, announced by Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Galeotti at the American Innovation Project summit, will no longer pursue developers who write open-source code without criminal intent, aiming to foster innovation within the space.