Does Nydia Velázquez Support Crypto?

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

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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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Neutral on Crypto

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Rep. Nydia Velazquez
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The GOP stablecoin bill allows each state and territory to create its own regulatory regime. This could lead to abuse in places designated as high-intensity financial crime areas like Puerto Rico. I appreciate Chair @PatrickMcHenry's commitment to work with me to fix this!
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Somewhat Anti-Crypto

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Rep. Nydia Velazquez
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For many years, wealthy Mainlanders have been legally allowed to establish themselves as Puerto Rican residents to avoid certain taxes which has made PR especially lucrative for cryptocurrency investors. Watch me question @USTreasury on this issue:
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