Does Ed Markey Support Crypto?

Based on previous comments, Ed Markey has indicated they are very anti-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary Ed Markey has made about Bitcoin, Ethereum, and cryptocurrency innovation.

Voted against a bill on May 20th, 2025
Bill Name
GENIUS Act

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The GENIUS Act of 2025 proposes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. It defines permitted issuers (insured depository institutions, their subsidiaries, and approved nonbank entities) and mandates 1:1 reserve backing with specific high-quality assets. The bill outlines federal and state regulatory oversight options, sets requirements for customer asset segregation, and grants stablecoin holders priority in insolvency proceedings. It also clarifies that regulated payment stablecoins are not considered securities or commodities under various acts. The bill designates issuers as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act, requiring compliance with AML, KYC, and sanctions regulations to prevent illicit finance and safeguard national security. It also reinforces U.S. leadership in digital finance by supporting innovation and ensuring the dollar remains competitive in a rapidly evolving global financial landscape.
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Voted against a bill on Mar 4th, 2025
Bill Name
S.J. Res 3

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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".
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Voted against a bill on May 16th, 2024
Bill Name
SAB 121 House Joint Resolution

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For congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121". This staff accounting bulletin expresses the views of the staff regarding the accounting for obligations to safeguard crypto-assets an entity holds for platform users.
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Ed Markey
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When one year of U.S. Bitcoin mining creates as many carbon emissions as 7.5 million gas-powered cars—we have a problem. Today's hearing made that even clearer. The crypto industry is growing, but so is the fight for climate justice. We will hold these companies accountable.
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Ed Markey
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Cryptomining has a huge climate footprint, using as much energy a year as it takes to light every home in the country. That's why I'm convening today's hearing on the Crypto-Asset Environmental Transparency Act to hold these businesses accountable. Watch at @EPWCmte at 2:30pm ET.
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Ed Markey
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Texas cryptominers are burning fossil fuels, making millions in subsidies, and leaving Texans to struggle with an unreliable grid on the brink of collapse. I joined @SenWarren to demand answers from ERCOT about these payments. We need transparency.
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Elizabeth Warren
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Consumers shouldn't have to subsidize cryptomining's profits and exorbitant energy use, which rivals that of entire nations. I'm working with @RepAlGreen to get answers about the risks cryptomining poses to the climate, grid, and energy bills. theverge.com/2022/10/12/234…
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