TechFlow news, April 17 — According to Unchained, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a memorandum stating it will reconsider the valuation mechanism for compensating victims in cases involving fraud and theft of crypto assets. Current rules require compensation based on the dollar value at the time the crime occurred, which has sparked controversy amid significant increases in crypto asset prices.
For example, in the FTX case, Bitcoin was priced at $17,500 when the company collapsed in November 2022, but had risen to $108,000 by January 2025. Experts note that while the current rule may appear unfair, it was originally designed to protect victims from losses due to asset depreciation, and changing the existing mechanism presents numerous challenges. As of now, the DOJ has not provided a clear timeline for specific improvements.
