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US Senator from Texas

Does John Cornyn Support Crypto?

Republican

6 votes · 2 sponsorships · 13 statements

Latest · Vote on CLARITY ActVery Pro-Crypto

Crypto grade

Very Pro-Crypto

Based on 21 stances

Based on previous comments, John Cornyn has indicated they are very pro-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary John Cornyn has made about crypto.

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Voted for 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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Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

Today, I voted to proceed to debate on the Clarity Act, legislation that would provide oversight on digital assets like crypto. Congress should establish a federal framework to protect investors, provide clear rules of the road, and promote American innovation and entrepreneurship. However, I remain concerned about the bill’s impact on law enforcement, national security, and community bankers, and look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to improve the bill.

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Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

North Korean operatives stole $2 billion in digital assets last year—and financial firms are the next target fortune.com/2026/05/14/nor…

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Cosponsored a bill on

Bill: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the treatment of digital assets.
Details: This bill proposes several amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the tax treatment of digital assets. It defines digital assets, introduces a de minimis exemption for small gains from using crypto for purchases, and clarifies the tax treatment of digital asset lending, mining, and staking. The bill also extends wash sale rules to digital assets with an exception for stablecoins, and allows dealers and traders in digital assets to elect mark-to-market accounting. Additionally, it updates rules for charitable contributions of digital assets.

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Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

How Venezuela’s Autocrat Uses Crypto to Fight Trump’s Sanctions nytimes.com/2025/10/26/wor…

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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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Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for - Final Passage Out Of Senate

Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for - 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 Pro-Crypto

Voted for - 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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Senator John Cornyn

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How stablecoins are entering the financial mainstream on.ft.com/3FYBVrj via @financialtimes

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Senator Bill Hagerty

@SenatorHagerty

The GENIUS Act is a historic first step in establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins and asserting dollar dominance. I joined @SquawkCNBC on @CNBC to discuss.

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Voted for 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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Cosponsored a bill on

Bill: VALOR Act of 2025
Details: This bill, the VALOR Act of 2025, aims to promote democracy in Venezuela by imposing sanctions on the Nicolas Maduro regime. A key provision, Section 304, specifically prohibits transactions by U.S. persons or within the U.S. that involve any digital currency, digital coin, or digital token issued by, for, or on behalf of the Maduro regime or any non-democratic successor government. The bill also includes other financial sanctions and mechanisms to block support for the regime.

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Voted for 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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@JohnCornyn

This N.Y.U. Student Owns a $6 Million Crypto Mine. His Secret Is Out. nytimes.com/2023/12/25/tec…

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John Cornyn reposted the post below

Bitcoin Magazine

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US Senator: Texas is "leading the way" on #Bitcoin mining

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Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

Thanks @chadeverett for showing me around your Bitcoin mining facility. Texas is continuing to lead the way when it comes to innovation and the @RiotBlockchain facility I saw in Rockdale today is one of the largest in existence in North America.

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Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

A group of U.S. federal agencies said they plan to begin delineating how banks can legally get involved in the growing field of cryptocurrencies wsj.com/articles/feder… via @WSJ

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Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

Texas Republicans want to make the state the center of the cryptocurrency universe texastribune.org/2021/10/28/tex… via @TexasTribune

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Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

Great conversation at #TexasBlockchainSummit today with @NSmolenski from @txblockchain1 discussing the future of blockchain technology & responsible public policy. Texas is a leader in #blockchain and #crypto.

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Pat Toomey (US Sen. ret.)

@SenToomey

China’s authoritarian crackdown on crypto, including #Bitcoin, is a big opportunity for the U.S. It’s also a reminder of our huge structural advantage over China.

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Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

Bitcoin Uses More Electricity Than Many Countries. How Is That Possible? nytimes.com/interactive/20…

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DoTheySupportIt grades politicians on crypto from how they vote and what they say. How it works

US Senator from Texas

Does John Cornyn Support Crypto?

Republican

6 votes · 2 sponsorships · 13 statements

Latest · Vote on CLARITY ActVery Pro-Crypto

Crypto grade

Very Pro-Crypto

Based on 21 stances

Based on previous comments, John Cornyn has indicated they are very pro-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary John Cornyn has made about crypto.

Document a missing stance

Full record

Voted for 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.

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

Somewhat Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

North Korean operatives stole $2 billion in digital assets last year—and financial firms are the next target fortune.com/2026/05/14/nor…

Neutral on CryptoAdd commentary

Cosponsored a bill on

Bill: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the treatment of digital assets.
Details: This bill proposes several amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the tax treatment of digital assets. It defines digital assets, introduces a de minimis exemption for small gains from using crypto for purchases, and clarifies the tax treatment of digital asset lending, mining, and staking. The bill also extends wash sale rules to digital assets with an exception for stablecoins, and allows dealers and traders in digital assets to elect mark-to-market accounting. Additionally, it updates rules for charitable contributions of digital assets.

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

How Venezuela’s Autocrat Uses Crypto to Fight Trump’s Sanctions nytimes.com/2025/10/26/wor…

Neutral on CryptoAdd commentary

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

Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for - Final Passage Out Of Senate

Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for - 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 Pro-Crypto

Voted for - 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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Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

How stablecoins are entering the financial mainstream on.ft.com/3FYBVrj via @financialtimes

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John Cornyn reposted the post below

Senator Bill Hagerty

@SenatorHagerty

The GENIUS Act is a historic first step in establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins and asserting dollar dominance. I joined @SquawkCNBC on @CNBC to discuss.

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

Voted for 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

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

Cosponsored a bill on

Bill: VALOR Act of 2025
Details: This bill, the VALOR Act of 2025, aims to promote democracy in Venezuela by imposing sanctions on the Nicolas Maduro regime. A key provision, Section 304, specifically prohibits transactions by U.S. persons or within the U.S. that involve any digital currency, digital coin, or digital token issued by, for, or on behalf of the Maduro regime or any non-democratic successor government. The bill also includes other financial sanctions and mechanisms to block support for the regime.

Neutral on CryptoAdd commentary

Voted for 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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Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

This N.Y.U. Student Owns a $6 Million Crypto Mine. His Secret Is Out. nytimes.com/2023/12/25/tec…

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

John Cornyn reposted the post below

Bitcoin Magazine

@BitcoinMagazine

JUST IN

US Senator: Texas is "leading the way" on #Bitcoin mining

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Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

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Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

A group of U.S. federal agencies said they plan to begin delineating how banks can legally get involved in the growing field of cryptocurrencies wsj.com/articles/feder… via @WSJ

Neutral on CryptoAdd commentary

Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

Texas Republicans want to make the state the center of the cryptocurrency universe texastribune.org/2021/10/28/tex… via @TexasTribune

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

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John Cornyn reposted the post below

Pat Toomey (US Sen. ret.)

@SenToomey

China’s authoritarian crackdown on crypto, including #Bitcoin, is a big opportunity for the U.S. It’s also a reminder of our huge structural advantage over China.

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

Bitcoin Uses More Electricity Than Many Countries. How Is That Possible? nytimes.com/interactive/20…

Very Anti-CryptoAdd commentary