Trump-backed crypto ethics rule puts DOJ in charge of enforcement, prohibits federal officials from issuing cryptocurrencies

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Trump-backed crypto ethics rule puts DOJ in charge of enforcement, prohibits federal officials from issuing cryptocurrencies

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President Donald Trump has signed a new ethics rule that prohibits federal officials from issuing cryptocurrencies, effectively banning them from creating their own digital assets. The Department of Justice will be in charge of enforcing this rule, which aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest.

Newly approved ethics language signed by President Donald Trump would prohibit federal officials from issuing cryptocurrencies.