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US Senator from Massachusetts

Does Ed Markey Support Crypto?

Democrat

6 votes · 8 statements

Latest · Vote on CLARITY ActVery Anti-Crypto

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Based on 14 stances

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 crypto.

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Voted against a bill on

Bill: CLARITY Act
Details: The "Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025," or "CLARITY Act of 2025," establishes a regulatory framework for digital commodities, granting the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over spot market transactions and related entities like exchanges, brokers, and dealers. It aims to differentiate digital commodities from securities, introduce a "mature blockchain system" concept for regulatory exemptions, and protect individual self-custody rights.
Vote: Key Cloture VoteProcedural Action
Significance: Because of the way Senate rules work, CLARITY could not have gotten to a final vote without members voting in favor.

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Took stances on a bill between and

Bill: GENIUS Act
Details: 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 - Final Passage Out Of Senate

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Voted against - Key Cloture Vote (Procedural Action)

Because of the way Senate rules work, GENIUS could not have gotten to a final vote without members voting in favor.

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Voted against - Key Cloture Vote (Procedural Action)

Because of the way Senate rules work, GENIUS could not have gotten to a final vote without members voting in favor.

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Bill: S.J. Res 3
Details: 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".
Vote: Final Passage Out Of Senate

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Bill: SAB 121 House Joint Resolution
Details: 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.
Vote: Final Passage Out Of Senate

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Ed Markey

@SenMarkey

Cryptomining continues to sap electricity from the grid and supercharge the climate crisis. @SenWarren and I pushed for required energy reporting—now we need to pass my Crypto-Asset Environmental Transparency Act and tackle this problem. reuters.com/technology/us-…

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Ed Markey

@SenMarkey

Good. Cryptomining’s extravagant electricity use is straining our grid, driving up prices, and harming our climate. We need to push the industry away from this extreme energy waste and @POTUS's tax is a good start. yahoo.com/news/biden-pro…

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Ed Markey

@SenMarkey

Cryptomining pollutes the atmosphere and leeches gigawatts from our grid. We need to pass my Crypto-Asset Environmental Transparency Act to protect our environment and hold this unchecked industry accountable. nytimes.com/2023/04/09/bus…

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Ed Markey

@SenMarkey

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 reposted the post below

Senate EPW Democrats

@EPWCmte

WATCH LIVE: EPW Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety Chair @SenMarkey leads a hearing on the Crypto-Asset Environmental Transparency Act of 2023.

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Ed Markey

@SenMarkey

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

@SenMarkey

Big-money cryptomining companies are undermining decades of climate action with their carbon emissions. We must hold them accountable. I'm introducing the Crypto-Asset Environmental Transparency Act to do just that. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Ed Markey

@SenMarkey

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.

Elizabeth Warren

@SenWarren

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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US Senator from Massachusetts

Does Ed Markey Support Crypto?

Democrat

6 votes · 8 statements

Latest · Vote on CLARITY ActVery Anti-Crypto

Crypto grade

Very Anti-Crypto

Based on 14 stances

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 crypto.

Document a missing stance

Full record

Voted against a bill on

Bill: CLARITY Act
Details: The "Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025," or "CLARITY Act of 2025," establishes a regulatory framework for digital commodities, granting the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over spot market transactions and related entities like exchanges, brokers, and dealers. It aims to differentiate digital commodities from securities, introduce a "mature blockchain system" concept for regulatory exemptions, and protect individual self-custody rights.
Vote: Key Cloture VoteProcedural Action
Significance: Because of the way Senate rules work, CLARITY could not have gotten to a final vote without members voting in favor.

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Took stances on a bill between and

Bill: GENIUS Act
Details: 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.

Timeline

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Voted against - Final Passage Out Of Senate

Very Anti-Crypto

Voted against - Key Cloture Vote (Procedural Action)

Because of the way Senate rules work, GENIUS could not have gotten to a final vote without members voting in favor.

Very Anti-Crypto

Voted against - Key Cloture Vote (Procedural Action)

Because of the way Senate rules work, GENIUS could not have gotten to a final vote without members voting in favor.

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Voted against a bill on

Bill: S.J. Res 3
Details: 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".
Vote: Final Passage Out Of Senate

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Voted against a bill on

Bill: SAB 121 House Joint Resolution
Details: 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.
Vote: Final Passage Out Of Senate

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Ed Markey

@SenMarkey

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Ed Markey

@SenMarkey

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Ed Markey

@SenMarkey

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@SenMarkey

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Ed Markey reposted the post below

Senate EPW Democrats

@EPWCmte

WATCH LIVE: EPW Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety Chair @SenMarkey leads a hearing on the Crypto-Asset Environmental Transparency Act of 2023.

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Ed Markey

@SenMarkey

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Ed Markey

@SenMarkey

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Ed Markey

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Elizabeth Warren

@SenWarren

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