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Attorney General Brown Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans ...

Published

14 September 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

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United States

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Read at oag.maryland.gov

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Fusion42 · 14 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Attorney General Brown and a bipartisan coalition oppose the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, warning it threatens state powers to protect against cryptocurrency fraud by allowing the SEC to preempt state regulatory authority. They urge Congress to preserve state enforcement roles and cooperation in regulating digital assets to combat rising crypto scams.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You must prepare for tighter state-led crypto enforcement as Congress debates rules expanding SEC powers. This shift can determine if your platform must meet multiple state regulations or face federal preemption.

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2 sources · 14 Sep 2026

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Fintechcryptocurrencyregulationstate-enforcementsec-preemptioncrypto-fraud