‘Bitcoin Isn't Going Anywhere': Trump Officials Discuss DOJ, FBI Refocus on Crypto Crime, Not Developers

At the Bitcoin 2026 conference (April 27, 2026), Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel signaled a policy shift: the DOJ and FBI will focus enforcement on criminals and fraud using crypto rather than prosecuting developers or open‑source code. They framed Bitcoin and related infrastructure as legitimate economic assets and said developers who aren’t the third‑party perpetrators should not expect investigations or charges. Officials described the current administration as strongly pro‑crypto and said the U.S. seeks to be the “crypto capital of the world.” For markets, the comments reduce regulatory overhang and legal risk for developers and firms, which is bullish for Bitcoin sentiment; simultaneous emphasis on aggressive action against scams may boost investor confidence by targeting fraud. Overall, the stance likely supports a more favorable long‑term environment for Bitcoin adoption and infrastructure development.