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U.S. Sheriffs’ Association Moves From Opposition to Neutrality on the Clarity Act

The United States Sheriffs’ Association, a nationwide coalition representing more than 3,000 elected sheriffs, recently announced a significant shift in its public policy position concerning the so‑called Clarity Act. In a formal press release issued earlier this week, the association stated that it is moving from a previously articulated opposition to a neutral stance on the bill. This change co…

Sept. 4, 2026, 2:12 p.m.

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U.S. Sheriffs’ Association Moves From Opposition to a Neutral Stance on the Clarity Act

In a recent statement that marks a notable change in its public policy posture, the United States Sheriffs’ Association (USSA) has announced that it is no longer actively opposing the so‑called Clarity Act. Instead, the organization says it will adopt a neutral stance toward the measure, a pivot that comes several months after the association warned that the bill could unintentionally create a pr…

Sept. 4, 2026, 2:12 p.m.

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U.S. sheriffs' association changes its stance on the Clarity Act from opposition to neutrality

Sept. 4, 2026, 2:12 p.m.

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U.S. Sheriffs' Association Changes Position on Clarity Act to Neutral

The United States Association of Sheriffs, a nationwide coalition representing the nation’s elected law‑enforcement officials, recently announced a significant shift in its public position regarding the controversial Clarity Act. Originally, the organization had taken a firm stance against the bill, warning that its provisions could inadvertently provide a safe harbor for illicit activity in the …

Sept. 4, 2026, 2:12 p.m.

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U.S. Sheriffs' Association Moves From Opposition to Neutrality on the Clarity Act

The National Association of Sheriffs, a prominent organization representing law‑enforcement officials across the United States, recently announced a significant shift in its public position regarding the so‑called Clarity Act. In a statement released earlier this week, the association clarified that it is no longer outright opposing the legislation; instead, it has adopted a neutral stance, indic…

Sept. 4, 2026, 2:12 p.m.

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U.S. Sheriffs' Association Adjusts Position on the Clarity Act to a Neutral Stance

The National Association of Sheriffs, a prominent organization representing law‑enforcement officials across the United States, recently announced a significant shift in its public stance toward the so‑called Clarity Act. Earlier this year, the association had been an outspoken critic of the bill, arguing that its provisions could unintentionally create a safe harbor for individuals engaged in il…

Sept. 4, 2026, 2:12 p.m.

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U.S. Sheriffs' Association Moves From Opposition to a Neutral Position on the Clarity Act

The National Association of Sheriffs, a prominent coalition representing law‑enforcement officials across the United States, has officially altered its public position regarding the controversial Clarity Act. Earlier this year, the association had been an outspoken critic of the bill, warning that its provisions could inadvertently create a safe harbor for illicit activities involving digital cur…

Sept. 4, 2026, 2:12 p.m.

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U.S. banking regulator issues provisional charter to blockchain‑focused bank OpenReserve

OpenReserve, a newly established financial institution built around blockchain technology, has received an initial green light from the United States’ primary banking regulator, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This provisional charter marks a significant milestone for the firm, positioning it among an increasingly diverse group of crypto‑centric banks that are beginning to op…

Sept. 4, 2026, 3:26 a.m.

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U.S. Banking Regulator Gives Preliminary Approval to Blockchain Bank OpenReserve

The United States’ primary banking regulator, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), has taken a notable step toward integrating digital‑asset services into the mainstream financial system by granting a provisional charter to OpenReserve, a newly created bank that operates entirely on blockchain technology. This decision marks another milestone in the evolving relationship between t…

Sept. 4, 2026, 3:26 a.m.

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U.S. banking regulator grants initial approval to blockchain bank OpenReserve

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the federal agency that oversees the nation’s banking system, recently issued a provisional charter to OpenReserve, a bank built from the ground up around blockchain technology. This decision marks a significant milestone for the fledgling institution, signaling that it now meets the regulatory requirements to operate as a full‑service bank in …

Sept. 4, 2026, 3:26 a.m.