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US Lawmakers Face Pressure to Shield Blockchain Developers from Legal Action

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  • Blockchain groups urge Congress not to treat developers as financial intermediaries.

  • The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act fuels debate over developer liability.

  • Legal clarity is sought to keep US blockchain innovation competitive.

Fatih Uçar
Fatih Uçar 2 months ago
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In the United States, mounting calls to provide legal protection for blockchain developers have vaulted this issue to the top of the crypto sector’s agenda. While balancing public interest with the promotion of free expression and innovation, stakeholders across the industry have warned that prosecutions targeting blockchain technologists could, in the long run, compromise America’s leadership in the tech sector.

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Leading Industry Group Urges Congress to Protect DevelopersRenewed Focus on Blockchain Regulatory Certainty ActLegal Boundaries for Developers and the Sector’s Outlook

Leading Industry Group Urges Congress to Protect Developers

Coin Center, an advocacy organization for digital asset and blockchain-based technologies, recently addressed the US Congress with an urgent message: developers who simply write blockchain software—without controlling user assets—should not be treated as money transmitters under current laws. Coin Center emphasized that regulatory ambiguity is slowing innovation and driving talented developers abroad. The group warned that treating software engineers as financial intermediaries poses a threat to the healthy growth of the blockchain sector.

Renewed Focus on Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act

Much of the current debate revolves around the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, a bill introduced several years ago and updated recently. The proposed legislation seeks to clarify that developers and infrastructure providers who do not directly control users’ funds would not be considered money transmitters. Supporters argue that developing blockchain platforms should warrant legal treatment similar to internet infrastructure services, which are not held criminally liable for users’ actions conducted over their networks or communication tools.

Coin Center’s push coincides with increasing anxiety in the crypto community over federal lawsuits targeting privacy-focused crypto applications and decentralized platforms. In recent months, criminal cases against developers behind anonymizing software and digital wallet applications have prompted fears that even the act of publishing code could result in prosecution.

Legal Boundaries for Developers and the Sector’s Outlook

Industry representatives have sharply criticized these legal actions, insisting on a clear distinction between merely developing software and profiting from illegal activities. They argue that US law must differentiate between neutral providers of technological infrastructure and those who actively manage user funds or enable unlawful transactions.

The bill is currently being evaluated as part of broader legislative efforts to lay out a comprehensive regulatory framework for the US crypto marketplace. Lawmakers continue to search for ways to harmonize decentralized technologies with existing financial regulations, aiming to close gaps without stifling innovation.

According to Coin Center’s policy team, unambiguous definitions are essential to ensure that the next generation of blockchain developers isn’t weighed down by legal uncertainty. The organization recalled that figures such as Satoshi Nakamoto, Vitalik Buterin, and Hayden Adams might have been discouraged from pioneering foundational innovations if current ambiguities had prevailed.

As the crypto world grapples with sweeping regulatory reforms, the legal status of developers is set to remain at the core of policy debates in the coming period.

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

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Fatih Uçar 18 February, 2026 - 5:59 pm 18 February, 2026 - 5:59 pm
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