Law enforcement backing adds momentum to the revised Clarity Act, which pairs crypto market-structure rules with fraud prevention and conflict-of-interest safeguards. The bill faces a floor vote with no date set.
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A U.S. law enforcement advocacy group endorsed the latest version of the Clarity Act on Friday, adding political heft to a crypto market-structure bill that has stalled in Congress before. The National Police Credit Union Association sent a letter to Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Tim Scott saying the revised draft would help state and local agencies “protect consumers” from financial crime, particularly fraud tied to crypto ATMs. Scammers have used those kiosks to impersonate officials and force payments, the group said.
The association also highlighted expanded anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance obligations in the bill. It framed the legislation as a practical tool for investigations and interagency coordination, not a win for the crypto industry alone. The letter came the same day industry groups including the Crypto Innovation Council, the Blockchain Association, and the Digital Chamber also lined up behind the updated text.
The new draft includes a restriction barring public officials and their immediate family members from issuing or promoting cryptocurrencies. That provision addresses a key criticism of earlier versions, which opponents said failed to prevent conflicts of interest. Sen. Warren, a prominent crypto skeptic, said this week the revised proposal could still allow President Trump to profit from crypto ventures and potentially create openings that benefit criminals. Her argument continues to shape Democratic scrutiny of the legislation.
Industry groups described the bill as the first comprehensive federal consumer protection framework tailored to crypto. They argued Congress needs to establish a workable baseline as more Americans use and invest in digital assets. The legislation aims to reduce regulatory ambiguity that has fueled disputes between companies and regulators for years.
The bill's path has not been linear. A prior version advanced by Republicans last year stalled over stablecoin provisions and concerns about whether crypto platforms should offer yield-like returns. Banking industry groups warned that if exchanges can provide higher-return products, traditional banks could lose deposits. That competitive dynamic made stablecoin-related provisions particularly contentious. Coinbase Global Inc., the largest U.S. crypto exchange, withdrew its support for the bill in January after clashing with bank-backed calls to prohibit stablecoin yield.
The updated draft pairs clearer market-structure rules with fraud prevention, stronger compliance expectations, and conflict-of-interest safeguards. Whether that mix is enough to bridge remaining divides will determine if Congress can finally deliver a durable framework or if the U.S. market remains governed primarily through agency enforcement and court battles. AlphaScala's proprietary score for Coinbase sits at 29 out of 100, labeled Weak, reflecting the regulatory uncertainty that continues to hang over the sector.
The bill is expected to move toward a floor vote, though no date has been set. Crypto market analysis shows the broader sector remains sensitive to legislative signals, with Bitcoin and Ethereum trading within recent ranges as traders watch for the next catalyst.
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