New York AG warns CLARITY Act could weaken state crypto enforcement

New York AG Letitia James warned Congress that the federal CLARITY Act would preempt state crypto enforcement authority, shifting oversight to the CFTC and weakening fraud investigations. James cited tripled complaint volumes and $500 million in losses over five years, urging Congress to preserve state jurisdiction and impose stricter platform liability standards.

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