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Former US Senator from West Virginia

Does Joe Manchin III Support Crypto?

Democrat · 3 January, 2023 - 3 January, 2025

1 vote · 1 sponsorship

Latest · 2024-05-16Vote on SAB 121 House Joint ResolutionVery Anti-Crypto
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Very Anti-Crypto
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Based on previous comments, Joe Manchin III has indicated they are very anti-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary Joe Manchin III has made about crypto.

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2024-05-16T00:00:00.000Z
Voted against a bill on 2024-05-16
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.
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Final Passage Out Of Senate
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2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Cosponsored a bill on 2023-07-27
Bill
Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2023
Details
This bill, titled the "Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2023," seeks to significantly expand the regulatory reach of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) over digital assets. It redefines "financial institution" to include unhosted wallet providers, digital asset miners, validators, and other network participants, subjecting them to Bank Secrecy Act obligations. The bill also mandates regulations on anonymity-enhanced cryptocurrencies and mixers, and imposes reporting requirements for digital assets held outside the U.S.
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All positions

  • Former US Senator from West Virginia
    3 January, 2023 - 3 January, 2025
  • Former US Senator from West Virginia
    3 January, 2021 - 3 January, 2023
  • Former US Senator from West Virginia
    3 January, 2019 - 3 January, 2021
  • Former 34th Governor of West Virginia
    17 January, 2005 - 15 November, 2010
  • Former 27th Secretary of State of West Virginia
    15 January, 2001 - 17 January, 2005
  • Former Member of the West Virginia Senate
    1 December, 1986 - 1 December, 1996
  • Former Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 31st district
    1 December, 1982 - 1 December, 1986

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