Multiple law enforcement groups oppose provisions of the Clarity Act, crypto-supporting candidates win primaries

According to a report by Crypto in America, the National District Attorneys Association, the National Association of Assistant United States Attorneys, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the National Sheriffs' Association have sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the White House Cryptocurrency Commission, opposing Section 604 of the Clarity Act. Law enforcement groups believe this provision creates regulatory loopholes that can be exploited by criminals for illegal activities. Candidates supported by the crypto industry have won primary elections in Maryland, New York, and Utah, with Fairshake contributing a total of $7.6 million to support their campaigns, including $5.5 million in support of Adrian Boafo. Solana Policy Institute founder Miller Whitehouse-Levine stated that August 7, 2026, may be the last window for this Congress to pass cryptocurrency market structure legislation. The industry is willing to make limited amendments to the BRCA provision but opposes weakening the scope of core protections. The House Financial Services Committee held a "Future of Payments" hearing, focusing on stablecoin regulation and the positioning of digital assets.