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US Senator from Colorado

Does John Hickenlooper Support Crypto?

Democrat

6 votes · 2 sponsorships · 5 statements

Latest · Vote on CLARITY ActVery Anti-Crypto

Crypto grade

Somewhat Anti-Crypto

Based on 13 stances

Based on previous comments, John Hickenlooper has indicated they are somewhat anti-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary John Hickenlooper 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.

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 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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Quoted from unchainedcrypto.com

"By a vote of 66-32, with 16 Democrats flipping their votes, the long-awaited stablecoin legislation achieved cloture and is now primed for a full floor vote in the Senate. Passage is a virtual certainty, as only a simple majority is now required rather than the high bar of 60 senators necessary for cloture."
John Hickenlooper voted against advancing this pro-crypto legislation during this May 19th Cloture vote.

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Cosponsored a bill on

Bill: PROOF Act
Details: This bill, known as the PROOF Act, establishes requirements for digital exchanges and custodians regarding customer asset protection and transparency. It mandates that these entities implement accounting standards, segregate customer funds, and obtain monthly attestations of proof of reserves and liabilities from independent auditors. The bill also defines "digital commodity" and "investment contract," clarifying that certain digital assets, including those from decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), are not automatically considered investment contracts. Enforcement is handled by the Treasury's Office of Domestic Finance, with civil penalties for non-compliance.

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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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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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Cosponsored a bill on

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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Senator John Hickenlooper

@SenatorHick

In the wake of FTX’s collapse, we need to have protections so crypto companies don’t leave American consumers in the lurch. Our bipartisan bill with @SenThomTillis will implement safeguards to hold crypto companies to the same standards as traditional banks.

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Senator John Hickenlooper

@SenatorHick

Yesterday’s hearing on the FTX collapse told us the following:

We need to regulate crypto

We *really* need to regulate crypto Stay tuned.

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Senator John Hickenlooper

@SenatorHick

Until the @SECGov starts to rigorously regulate crypto, investors will be on the hook. This won’t be the end of it.

The Wall Street Journal

@WSJ

FTX used billions in customer money to fund risky bets by sister company Alameda Research, setting up its implosion, a person familiar with the matter said on.wsj.com/3TstFAF

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Senator John Hickenlooper

@SenatorHick

As technologies change, the rules should catch up. It’s time for the @SECGov to protect investors and establish rules for crypto.

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US Senator from Colorado

Does John Hickenlooper Support Crypto?

Democrat

6 votes · 2 sponsorships · 5 statements

Latest · Vote on CLARITY ActVery Anti-Crypto

Crypto grade

Somewhat Anti-Crypto

Based on 13 stances

Based on previous comments, John Hickenlooper has indicated they are somewhat anti-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary John Hickenlooper 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.

Very Anti-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 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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Quoted from unchainedcrypto.com

"By a vote of 66-32, with 16 Democrats flipping their votes, the long-awaited stablecoin legislation achieved cloture and is now primed for a full floor vote in the Senate. Passage is a virtual certainty, as only a simple majority is now required rather than the high bar of 60 senators necessary for cloture."
John Hickenlooper voted against advancing this pro-crypto legislation during this May 19th Cloture vote.

Very Anti-CryptoAdd commentary

Cosponsored a bill on

Bill: PROOF Act
Details: This bill, known as the PROOF Act, establishes requirements for digital exchanges and custodians regarding customer asset protection and transparency. It mandates that these entities implement accounting standards, segregate customer funds, and obtain monthly attestations of proof of reserves and liabilities from independent auditors. The bill also defines "digital commodity" and "investment contract," clarifying that certain digital assets, including those from decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), are not automatically considered investment contracts. Enforcement is handled by the Treasury's Office of Domestic Finance, with civil penalties for non-compliance.

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

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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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Cosponsored a bill on

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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Senator John Hickenlooper

@SenatorHick

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Senator John Hickenlooper

@SenatorHick

Yesterday’s hearing on the FTX collapse told us the following:

We need to regulate crypto

We *really* need to regulate crypto Stay tuned.

Very Anti-CryptoAdd commentary

Senator John Hickenlooper

@SenatorHick

Until the @SECGov starts to rigorously regulate crypto, investors will be on the hook. This won’t be the end of it.

The Wall Street Journal

@WSJ

FTX used billions in customer money to fund risky bets by sister company Alameda Research, setting up its implosion, a person familiar with the matter said on.wsj.com/3TstFAF

Somewhat Anti-CryptoAdd commentary

Senator John Hickenlooper

@SenatorHick

As technologies change, the rules should catch up. It’s time for the @SECGov to protect investors and establish rules for crypto.

Somewhat Pro-CryptoAdd commentary