End Crypto Corruption Act of 2025

Accountability for High-Ranking Officials: The bill establishes strict rules to prevent the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and Senate-confirmed appointees from issuing or endorsing digital assets (Sec. 2, Sec. 13151; Sec. 3, Sec. 227A).

Civil Penalties and Restitution: The Attorney General can bring civil actions where violating individuals may be required to pay a penalty of up to 10 percent of the financial interest or gain, and must pay back any profits to the U.S. Treasury (Sec. 2, Sec. 13153).

Criminal Prosecution for Significant Losses or Corruption: Criminal penalties, including fines and up to five years in prison, can be applied if a violation results in an aggregate loss of at least $1,000,000 to persons in the U.S. or if the violation involves bribery and the corruption of official acts (Sec. 3, Sec. 227A).

Removal of Legal Immunity for Prohibited Acts: Conduct involving these prohibited transactions will be treated as unofficial acts, meaning officials cannot rely on their official duties as a defense against civil or criminal liability (Sec. 2, Sec. 13152; Sec. 3, Sec. 227A).

Restrictions on Financial Interests: The prohibition on "prohibited financial transactions" extends not just to the officials, but also to their spouses and dependent children (Sec. 2, Sec. 13151; Sec. 13152).

Financial Burdens via Penalties: Individuals found in violation of the law may face significant monetary penalties, including fines up to two times the monetary equivalent of a thing of value received through bribery (Sec. 3, Sec. 227A).

Potential Disqualification from Public Service: Officials found to have engaged in bribery related to these prohibited transactions may be disqualified from holding any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States (Sec. 3, Sec. 227A).