Does Sean Casten Support Crypto?
Based on previous comments, Sean Casten has indicated they are very anti-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary Sean Casten has made about Bitcoin, Ethereum, and cryptocurrency innovation.
Voted against a bill on Jul 17th, 2025
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.
Vote Type
Final Passage Out Of House
Voted against a bill on Jul 17th, 2025
Bill Name
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 Type
Final Passage Out Of House

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
There is plenty of fraud and grift in the White House. We cannot afford any more, and we don't need to risk Americans' hard-earned savings just so that crypto billionaires can get richer.
I'm voting NO on the CLARITY Act.

2025-07-17T14:17:13.000Z
Quoted from cointelegraph.com on Jun 11th, 2025
“The US House Committee on Financial Services has advanced a crypto market structure bill called the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, which will soon head to the full House floor for a vote.
House Financial Services lawmakers voted 32 to 19 on Tuesday to put the CLARITY Act to a full floor vote…”
Sean Casten was one of the representatives who voted against advancing this pro-crypto legislation.

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
The Trump Administration just lifted sanctions against a company at the heart of North Korea's ability to hack crypto funds to finance their nuclear weapons arsenal.
Secretary Bessent's words are meaningless. His actions make it easier for North Korea to build nukes.
Stop me if e, but the Trump Administration is, once again, making life easier for dictators and foreign adversaries.

Brendan Pedersen
@BrendanPedersen
Inbox: The Treasury Department says it has removed economic sanctions against Tornado Cash, a defi crypto company that the Biden administration described as a "notorious virtual currency mixer"
2025-03-21T14:36:45.000Z
2025-03-21T17:20:20.000Z
Voted against a bill on Mar 11th, 2025
Bill Name
H.J. Res 25
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 Type
Final Passage Out Of House
Voted against a bill on May 23rd, 2024
Bill Name
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
Details
To amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal Reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes.
Vote Type
Final Passage Out Of House
Voted against a bill on May 22nd, 2024
Bill Name
FIT21
Details
Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act
Vote Type
Final Passage Out Of House

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
The FIT21 Act fails to address the use of cryptocurrency by terrorists, foreign adversaries, and criminals.
I introduced multiple amendments to rectify this, but House Republicans refused to bring them to the floor for a vote.

2024-05-22T21:35:26.000Z

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
House Republicans have refused to bring to the floor my amendments to help address the use of crypto obfuscation tools that are preferred by terrorists, drug traffickers, and foreign adversaries.
I urge my colleagues to oppose this harmful bill.

Eleanor Mueller
@Eleanor_Mueller
House Rules also voted along party lines tonight against debating a trio of amendments from Casten (D) that would cut out Emmer’s Securities Clarity Act + crack down on crypto mixers.
No. 1: amendments-rules.house.gov/amendments/CAS…
No. 2: amendments-rules.house.gov/amendments/CAS…
No. 3: amendments-rules.house.gov/amendments/CAS…
2024-05-22T00:15:37.000Z
2024-05-22T15:27:58.000Z

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
I’m introducing a temporary prohibition on crypto mixers to help prevent future crypto-financed terrorism.
Read more.
https://t.co/imGWfoCmje

2024-05-09T14:40:34.000Z
Voted against a bill on May 8th, 2024
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.
Vote Type
Final Passage Out Of House

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
Cryptocurrency has been used to finance terrorist attacks around the world, made possible by digital asset mixers.
I’m introducing legislation to temporarily prohibit crypto mixers while we study this technology & how it is used for illicit purposes.
bit.ly/3y6yJ90
2024-05-07T22:56:16.000Z

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
The reporting that @PatrickMcHenry has threatened the National Defense Authorization Act, including legislation to combat fentanyl trafficking, unless it includes legislation written by & for the crypto lobby is concerning to anyone who cares about protecting national security.

2023-11-29T20:02:50.000Z

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
Today, I introduced an amendment to legislation under consideration by the Financial Services Committee to get to the bottom of how much money Hamas has raised in crypto and how they use mixers to stay anonymous. Every single Republican on the committee voted against it.

2023-11-14T21:45:45.000Z

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
We can not allow crypto to be used to launder money and bypass international sanctions.
I led a bipartisan letter with @SenWarren, @RogerMarshallMD and over 100 of our colleagues asking the Biden Admin how it plans to prevent future crypto-financed terrorism.

2023-11-06T19:17:23.000Z

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
It’s time to have a serious conversation about the ease of illicit activity in the current cryptocurrency ecosystem.
My op-ed on how Congress can prevent future crypto-financed terrorism
https://t.co/khO3mmmD8S

2023-10-31T19:26:04.000Z

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
Following reports that Hamas raised tens of millions of dollars via crypto to fund their attack on Israel, I led a bipartisan letter with @SenWarren, @RogerMarshallMD and over 100 of our colleagues asking the Biden Admin how it plans to prevent future crypto-financed terrorism.

2023-10-25T21:36:53.000Z

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten




2023-10-18T14:26:57.000Z

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten



2023-09-18T22:01:08.000Z

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
Cryptocurrency and other digital assets pose risks to the United States' national security through money laundering, ransomware, and other illicit methods.
We need to strengthen our nation’s anti-money laundering laws by addressing gaps in the Bank Secrecy Act.

2023-09-18T20:18:29.000Z

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
If someone invested in the S&P 500 between 2017 and 2022, they would have received a 61% return, but if they invested in the median basket of cryptocurrencies, they would have lost 46% of the investment.
Crypto is not the solution to closing the wealth inequality gap.

2023-05-10T19:25:29.000Z

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
As the cryptocurrency industry grows, I’m calling on @SECGov to be prepared with the necessary tools to protect investors from fraud, manipulation & abuse.
youtube.com/watch?v=ftR9HQ…
2022-09-02T17:21:22.000Z

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
Alex Kearns was tragically taken from his family after Robinhood erroneously said he owed $730,000.
As the cryptocurrency industry grows, @FSCDems are calling on @SECGov to be prepared with the necessary tools to protect investors from fraud, manipulation & abuse.

2022-07-19T19:15:02.000Z

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
HAPPENING NOW: The @USTreasury is testifying in front of @FSCDems about President Biden’s Working Group report on stablecoins. Join us as we listen to testimony & work to learn more about these digital assets.
#WATCH go.usa.gov/xtv7V

2022-02-08T15:44:47.000Z

Rep. Sean Casten
@RepCasten
ATTN: After months of working on @FSCDems first-ever Digital Assets Working Group, I'm excited for today's first public Congressional hearing on digital assets, cryptocurrency, and the future of finance.
Watch here
https://t.co/J2DSHIXV8Z

2021-12-08T16:08:37.000Z