Does Mazie Hirono Support Crypto?

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

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Senator Mazie Hirono
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Last year, this regime eased crypto-crime enforcement. And now, a recent investigation reveals that a top DOJ official held over $150,000 in cryptocurrency when he made the decision. This regime may let corruption and conflict of interest fly, but I don't.
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Took stances on a bill between and
Bill Name
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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Voted against - 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 - 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 - Final Passage Out Of Senate
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Very Anti-Crypto

Voted against a bill on
Bill Name
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".
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Final Passage Out Of Senate
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Voted against a bill on
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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Final Passage Out Of Senate
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