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There’s a New DeFi Bill in Congress—What Does That Mean for Crypto Market Structure?

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A bipartisan group introduced the Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act to amend U. S. Code 1960. This amendment targets the statute used to convict developers of non-custodial tools like Tornado Cash and Samourai Wallet. The bill ensures criminal liability applies only to individuals exercising control over currency.

Decrypt News Law and Order There’s a New DeFi Bill in Congress—What Does That Mean for Crypto Market Structure? Lawmakers introduced a bill Thursday protecting crypto software developers from criminal prosecution. Does that mean the crypto market structure bill is falling by the wayside? By Sander Lutz Edited by Guillermo Jimenez Feb 26, 2026 Feb 26, 2026 3 min read The U. S. Capitol building in Washington, D. C. Image: Shutterstock/Decrypt Create an account to save your articles.

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There’s a New DeFi Bill in Congress—What Does That Mean for Crypto Market Structure?