6/ The bottom line:. Policymakers, innovators, and users alike need clarity and fairness. That’s how we protect consumers and keep America at the forefront of innovation.

5/ 🔑 Key points from the discussion:. • 18 USC 1960 was highlighted as the guiding statute. • No third-party custody charges if a platform simply enables peer-to-peer exchange. • Developers of neutral tools with no criminal intent should not be held responsible.

4/ The Justice Department’s DAG Memo makes it clear:. No charges for regulatory violations in digital asset cases unless there is evidence the defendant knew about the issue beforehand.

3/⚖️ Fair notice matters. Regulators must provide clarity on what is—and is not—illegal. Uncertainty chills innovation and puts well-intentioned actors at risk.

2/ “Responsible innovators can build, and users can act with confidence.”. That was the theme: creating clear knowledge and understanding about how DOJ will approach technological innovation.

1/ Missed yesterday’s livestream? Here are the key takeaways from our discussion on innovation, intent, and enforcement clarity. 🧵.

RT @patrickjwitt: Big step toward providing clarity for innovators developing non-custodial DeFi tools. The era of crypto regulation by pro….

Official Remarks from the Department of Justice at AIP Summit

MEDIA ADVISORY - @TheJusticeDept will deliver official remarks at our inaugural AIP Summit tomorrow at 11:15 am MT. Details where you can watch the livestream here:

RT @standwithcrypto: The future of crypto in America depends on what we do right now. This week marked the launch of @AIPLeads, a new indu….

What a first 24 hours! @AIPLeads is incredibly grateful to our sponsors, board members, and the broader technology community for their support. You can check out our launch announcement here: Stay tuned for more updates!.

RT @thecolinmclaren: Proud to serve as a founding board member of @AIPLeads . Crypto and AI are at the core of the future of American leade….

RT @cows2crypto: Proud to join @AIPLeads as a founding board member. Policymaker education in our space is long overdue and @AIPLeads is he….

RT @SolanaInstitute: Big day for tech policy! 🚀Solana Policy Institute is thrilled to be an early supporter of @AIPLeads, a new non-profit….

RT @KMSmithDC: I’m proud to join the launch of the American Innovation Project. @AIPLeads’ mission is simple but urgent: equip America’s le….

3/ 📢 The American Innovation Project is here!. ✅ Nonpartisan education.✅ Technology & policy expertise.✅ Connecting leaders, innovators, and experts.

2/ From AI to blockchain, the pace of innovation demands informed, collaborative policymaking. That’s why we launched the American Innovation Project — to foster education & dialogue for America’s future.

1/ 🚨 LAUNCH DAY 🚨. We’re excited to announce the American Innovation Project (AIP) — a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to equipping U.S. leaders with the tools to navigate the technology challenges of the 21st century. Read more: