
US Sheriffs Group Withdraws Opposition to Crypto CLARITY Act
The Major County Sheriffs of America has dropped its opposition to the CLARITY Act but still seeks amendments to bolster local investigations into illicit finance.

Ada Okonkwo
Startups & VC Editor · Lagos
A prominent US law enforcement organization has stepped back from its opposition to the CLARITY Act, a proposed framework for regulating digital assets, according to a report by Cointelegraph. The shift removes one point of resistance to legislation that has drawn close attention from the crypto industry and from policymakers weighing how to oversee the sector.
What Changed
The Major County Sheriffs of America, a group representing law enforcement leaders across large US counties, no longer opposes the bill outright. However, the organization has not offered unconditional support. It continues to press for changes to the legislation, specifically seeking provisions that would channel additional resources to local law enforcement agencies tasked with investigating illicit finance.
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