Does Hillary Scholten Support Crypto?

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

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Very Pro-Crypto

Quoted from subscriber.politicopro.com on Jul 26th, 2024

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, along with several members of Congress and candidates, urged the Democratic National Committee and prospective presidential candidates to endorse pro-crypto policies. They emphasized the importance of adopting a forward-looking approach to digital assets and blockchain technology, highlighting its potential for American innovation, economic growth, and financial inclusion. Their requests include:

  1. Including pro-digital asset language in the party platform.
  2. Selecting a Vice-Presidential candidate knowledgeable in digital asset policy.
  3. Choosing a pro-innovation SEC Chair.
  4. Engaging with industry experts for informed policy-making.
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Somewhat Anti-Crypto

Voted against a bill on May 23rd, 2024
Bill Name
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
Details
To amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal Reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes.
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Very Anti-Crypto

Voted against a bill on May 8th, 2024
Bill Name
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.
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