Does John Hickenlooper Support Crypto?

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

Voted for a bill on Jun 12th, 2025
Bill Name
GENIUS Act

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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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Quoted from unchainedcrypto.com on May 19th, 2025

"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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Voted for a bill on Mar 4th, 2025
Bill Name
S.J. Res 3

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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".
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Voted for a bill on May 16th, 2024
Bill Name
SAB 121 House Joint Resolution

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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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Cosponsored a bill on Dec 4th, 2023
Bill Name
Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2023

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A bill to require the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to issue guidance on digital assets, and for other purposes.
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Senator John Hickenlooper
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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
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Until the @SECGov starts to rigorously regulate crypto, investors will be on the hook. This won’t be the end of it.
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The Wall Street Journal
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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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