U.S. Sheriffs’ association shifts its stance on the Clarity Act from opposition to neutral, months after warning the crypto bill could shield criminal activity

The National Sheriffs' Association has moved from opposing to neutral on the Clarity Act, removing a prominent law-enforcement critic ahead of a September vote. The shift followed a White House meeting with law enforcement groups to address objections over the bill's treatment of illicit finance. Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger had argued in a July CoinDesk op-ed that the opposition was misplaced, calling the bill "the most important consumer protection effort in years." The Senate delayed the bill to September, with issues outstanding, including a Democratic-sought ethics provision; House final votes are expected before the midterms, meaning the bill cannot become law before November.

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