US prosecutors' associations urge White House to amend CLARITY Act's developer rules. White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt rejects changes as 'far from government position'. Senator Masto pushes for resolution before vote, but bill faces Democratic opposition and likely delay.

What happened

Two US prosecutor associations, the National Association of Assistant United States Attorneys and the District Attorneys Association, have sent a letter to the White House requesting amendments to the CLARITY Act, a cryptocurrency bill. Specifically, they want developer guidelines to ensure they do not 'create, expand, or modify criminal liability under federal law.'

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Patrick Witt, the White House crypto advisor, responded that the proposed changes 'are far from the government's position' and suggested they would not lead to a productive negotiation outcome.

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is pushing for White House intervention to resolve the issue before a vote on the bill. However, the CLARITY Act also faces opposition from Democrats over ethics concerns related to President Trump's cryptocurrency investments.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune has not yet scheduled a vote and previously indicated the bill is unlikely to pass before the August recess. The combination of technical disputes and political opposition suggests the legislation faces significant delay.