According to @EleanorTerrett, Acting Assistant Attorney General Matt Galeotti of the DOJ Criminal Division stated in Jackson Hole that going forward, consistent with principles of notice and fairness, where evidence shows software is truly decentralized, enforcement considerations will address that decentralization status (partial remark shared), source: @EleanorTerrett on X, Aug 21, 2025. These DOJ remarks center on the criterion of being truly decentralized, a regulatory focal point that traders track when assessing relative legal risk across DeFi protocols versus centralized platforms, source: @EleanorTerrett on X, Aug 21, 2025.

According to Jake Chervinsky, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially directed an end to the practice of regulating the cryptocurrency sector through criminal enforcement actions. However, the Southern District of New York (SDNY) has dropped only one of several disputed charges against Roman Storm, despite the DOJ’s new guidance (source: Jake Chervinsky on Twitter, May 15, 2025). This limited response from SDNY is seen as a significant divergence from federal direction, raising concerns among traders about continued legal risks and regulatory uncertainty for crypto projects. For market participants, this development may extend the period of legal ambiguity, potentially affecting risk appetite, project valuations, and the pace of innovation in the crypto sector.