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 <li>Four law enforcement groups say Section 604 could create oversight gaps affecting digital asset investigations.</li>
 <li>Concerns focus on exemptions that may reduce KYC, AML, and reporting requirements for some crypto entities.</li>
 <li>Organizations seek stronger accountability measures while discussions on CLARITY Act provisions continue.</li>
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<p>Four U.S. law enforcement organizations raised <a href="https://x.com/EleanorTerrett/status/2069562154081218808?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">concerns</a> on June 23, 2026, about Section 604 of the CLARITY Act in a letter to federal officials. The groups said the provision could create oversight gaps and affect investigations into illicit digital asset activity. They sent the letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Patrick J. Witt.</p>
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<p>According to the letter, the organizations support a clear digital asset framework but want stronger accountability measures. The signatories included the National District Attorneys Association, National Association of Assistant United States Attorneys, International Association of Chiefs of Police, and National Sheriffs’ Association.</p>
<p>Nelson O. Bunn Jr., Kaycee Nail, David B. Rausch, and Justin Smith signed the letter on behalf of their organizations. Together, they represent more than 70,000 law enforcement professionals, prosecutors, investigators, and public safety officials.</p>
<p>However, the groups said their main concern remains Section 604, known as the <a href="https://cryptofrontnews.com/blockchain-association-files-genius-act-stablecoin-comments/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Blockchain</a> Regulatory Certainty Act. They argued that broad exemptions could limit oversight and create challenges for investigators tracking financial activity linked to crimes.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-concerns-over-kyc-and-aml-rules-strong"><strong>Concerns Over KYC And AML Rules</strong></h2>
<p>The letter stated that digital assets appear in investigations involving narcotics trafficking, fraud, child exploitation, ransomware, sanctions evasion, terrorism financing, and organized crime.</p>
<p>The organizations also raised concerns about other <a href="https://cryptofrontnews.com/crypto-pacs-target-key-races-before-clarity-act-recess-vote/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CLARITY Act</a> provisions. They said the bill does not create safeguards similar to those used for traditional financial institutions.</p>
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<p>Notably, the groups said some crypto participants, including mixers, tumblers, and certain decentralized finance businesses, could avoid some registration, know-your-customer, Bank Secrecy Act, and anti-money laundering requirements.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-discussions-continue-around-section-604-strong"><strong>Discussions Continue Around Section 604</strong></h2>
<p>The letter followed weeks of meetings between law enforcement groups, the administration, <a href="https://cryptofrontnews.com/treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-tells-congress-bitcoin-cannot-be-bailed-out/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Congress</a>, and the crypto industry. Those discussions focused mainly on Section 604 and its role in the CLARITY Act.</p>
<p>The National Fraternal Order of Police and the National Association of Police Organizations, which also joined earlier discussions, did not sign the letter.</p>
<p>The organizations said they remain available to work with officials and stakeholders on the bill’s language while continuing to raise concerns about enforcement tools and reporting requirements.</p>
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