Does Lisa Blunt Rochester Support Crypto?

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

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Somewhat Anti-Crypto

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.
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Very Anti-Crypto

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.
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Very Pro-Crypto

Quoted from lisabluntrochester.com on Feb 1st, 2024

Lisa Blunt Rochester's campaign issues page includes a section dedicated to: Innovation and Emerging Technology:

"America has been at the forefront of technological change. As a co-creator of the bipartisan Future of Work Caucus, Lisa recognized we were unable to keep up with rapidly developing technologies like generative AI or blockchain technologies.

These emerging fields bring fantastic opportunities for small businesses and the economy but without proper guidelines, harm Americans. Lisa has always adopted an approach that allows American innovation to flourish, protects consumers, workers, and businesses, and makes clear what the rules are."

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Somewhat Pro-Crypto

Quoted from bucshon.house.gov on Dec 5th, 2023

This week, U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) introduced the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act and the Deploying American Blockchains Act. Both pieces of legislation are critical to ensure the United States can better identify risks within our supply chains and remain competitive with emerging technologies. In a bipartisan manner, Dr. Bucshon and Rep. Blunt Rochester will continue advocating for common-sense solutions to foster a strong U.S. economy. Dr. Bucshon and Rep. Blunt Rochester along with a key stakeholders released the statements below:

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