June 2, 2026
Law Enforcement Leaders Urge Senate to Advance Clarity Act
Blockchain Association releases letter from 160 former national security, intelligence, and law enforcement professionals backing digital asset market structure legislation
Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2026) – Today, Blockchain Association released a letter signed by 160 former national security, intelligence, and law enforcement professionals urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
The letter makes a clear case: digital asset market structure is a law enforcement and national security priority. As digital asset activity grows globally, the United States should set the standard with clear rules, strong oversight, and effective tools to combat illicit finance.
“America should lead the future of digital assets, and that starts with clear rules here at home,” said Summer Mersinger, CEO of Blockchain Association. “The digital asset industry is aligned with law enforcement: U.S. companies should be held to a strong compliance standard, and enforcement officials should have the tools necessary to go after bad actors. The Clarity Act is a win for law enforcement. It expands compliance obligations across digital asset markets, strengthens public-private cooperation, and helps prevent activity from migrating to opaque offshore jurisdictions beyond the reach of U.S. authorities.”
The letter highlights key provisions in the Clarity Act that would strengthen anti-illicit finance and law enforcement capabilities, including expanded application of Bank Secrecy Act and sanctions obligations, Treasury-led information sharing with DOJ, FBI, DEA, and the private sector, a permanent interagency working group on digital asset illicit finance, stronger safeguards for digital asset kiosks, updated seizure and forfeiture authorities, and risk management standards across the digital asset ecosystem.
The signatories also emphasize that the bill preserves prosecutors’ and investigators’ ability to pursue fraud, money laundering, sanctions evasion, terrorism financing, trafficking, and other criminal activity involving digital assets.
“Regulatory clarity is an enforcement advantage,” the letter states. “When responsible activity is brought onshore and subject to U.S. oversight, law enforcement gains visibility. When companies operate under clear compliance obligations, investigators gain stronger partners.”
In support of the letter, Blockchain Association is bringing letter signatories and Blockchain Association members to Washington, D.C., tomorrow for a fly-in with meetings across 18 Senate offices.
On Thursday, June 4 at 2 PM ET, Blockchain Association will host a virtual town hall, “How the Clarity Act Supports Law Enforcement and National Security.” The discussion will feature Senator Cynthia Lummis, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, White House Executive Director of President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets Patrick Witt, and Blockchain Association members on how the Clarity Act strengthens oversight, protects consumers, supports law enforcement, and reinforces American leadership.
“The Clarity Act gives law enforcement and regulators a stronger foundation to combat illicit finance while keeping digital asset innovation in the United States,” said Lindsay Fraser, Chief Policy Officer at Blockchain Association. “This letter reflects a simple reality: without clear rules, consumers, law enforcement, and responsible businesses are all operating at a disadvantage. The Clarity Act helps address that by providing a framework that strengthens oversight and keeps digital asset activity subject to U.S. laws and jurisdiction.”
Read the full letter here.
RSVP for the virtual town hall here.
About Blockchain Association
Blockchain Association is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting a pro-innovation policy environment for the digital asset economy. We work with our members to educate policymakers about blockchain technology and its ability to pave the way for a more secure, competitive, and consumer-friendly digital marketplace. Our mission is to advance the future of crypto in the United States, promoting the potential of blockchain technology and shaping policy that ensures its success.