House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said law enforcement concerns about crypto developer protections in the Clarity Act are overblown. His remarks center on a continuing debate over whether developers who build blockchain software should be shielded from liability when they do not control user funds or operate as financial intermediaries. The dispute reflects broader tensions in U.S. digital asset policymaking between encouraging open-source software innovation and preserving law enforcement tools to address illicit activity involving crypto-related technologies.