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CLARITY Act backers say sheriffs misread DeFi rules
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Fusion42 · 4 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Blockchain Association disputes the National Sheriffs' Association's claims that the CLARITY Act's developer protections are too broad, clarifying that the bill regulates intermediaries with asset control while safeguarding developers who lack such control from undue regulation. The bill also allocates $600 million annually for digital asset investigations from 2027 to 2031 but faces a narrow legislative timeline with no immediate Senate vote scheduled.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 40 sources have reported it between 22 Jul 2026 and 2 Oct 2026.
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You face a clearer divide over who counts as a regulated party in DeFi rules, with lawmakers pushing to treat controlling intermediaries differently from developers. This split creates a window to engage policymakers and position your product where regulation is inevitable but not overbroad.
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40 sources · first reported 22 Jul 2026 · latest 2 Oct 2026
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