National Sheriffs' Association Drops Opposition to CLARITY Act

According to BlockchainReporter, the National Sheriffs’ Association has dropped its opposition to the CLARITY Act, a U.S. cryptocurrency market-structure bill. Reported initially by Semafor, the policy shift removes a significant law-enforcement objection that previously complicated the legislation's path through the Senate, where a vote is anticipated later this month.

In a letter to lawmakers, the association stated it is changing its position to neutral, noting that it will step back to allow the legislative process to proceed given the legislation's complexity. Previously, the group had raised concerns that the measure could hinder the prosecution of illicit finance, posing a challenge for lawmakers like Senator Catherine Cortez Masto. While the association's reversal brings momentum to the bill, broader disputes remain unresolved, including provisions concerning the president's ability to profit from digital assets. President Trump has pressed for the bill's passage at a White House crypto summit, and the Senate vote is expected before the end of September.