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Former Governor of Arkansas

Does Asa Hutchinson Support Crypto?

Republican · 13 January, 2015 - 10 January, 2023

5 statements

Latest · 2023-12-18Post on X from @AsaHutchinsonSomewhat Anti-Crypto
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Somewhat Pro-Crypto
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Based on previous comments, Asa Hutchinson has indicated they are somewhat pro-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary Asa Hutchinson has made about crypto.

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2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
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Gov. Asa Hutchinson
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Thanks to @PolitiFact for verifying my concern over China’s crypto mining in US. Let’s toughen the rules to protect our national security and energy grid.
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Speaking to cryptocurrency enthusiasts, Republican 2024 presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said China is allowed to do crypto mining in the U.S. Evidence shows he’s largely right. bit.ly/484bsl2
2023-12-18T18:09:48.000Z
2023-12-18T21:47:48.000Z
Somewhat Anti-CryptoAdd commentary on this stance
2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
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Gov. Asa Hutchinson
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If you can’t be there in person I hope you can join the live broadcast for First in the Nation Crypto Presidential Forum December 11th 2023 St. Anselm College 2:30 PM EST - I speak at 3.30 pm. youtube.com/watch?v=refW19…
2023-12-11T16:25:46.000Z
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2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z

Quoted from news.bitcoin.com · 2023-12-11

former governor of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson with a clear message of support for the crypto industry, saying, “I want the crypto industry to flourish in America and that the United States will lead.” To accomplish this, he outlined four points: clarity of rules, consumer confidence, coding ability, and affordable energy.

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2023-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
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Gov. Asa Hutchinson
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Congratulations to my friend @RepFrenchHill on being named the Chairman of a new subcommittee charged with regulating cryptocurrency & financial technology. Ensuring that these emerging technologies are properly monitored adds protections for Americans & our national security.
2023-01-31T14:03:55.000Z
Neutral on CryptoAdd commentary on this stance
2019-01-17T00:00:00.000Z

Quoted from statescoop.com · 2019-01-17

Hutchinson, a Republican who was also sworn in for a second term before his speech, said the Technology and Innovation Council would be made up of “industry leaders and technology entrepreneurs” who can direct the state’s work around growing and emerging technologies such as “software design, cyber security, data analytics, blockchain technology, and all those other things that you’re expert in.”

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  • Former Chair of the National Governors Association
    8 July, 2021 - 15 July, 2022
  • Former Vice Chair of the National Governors Association
    5 August, 2020 - 8 July, 2021
  • Former Governor of Arkansas
    13 January, 2015 - 10 January, 2023
  • Former Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Border and Transportation Security
    23 January, 2003 - 1 March, 2005
  • Former 8th Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration
    8 August, 2001 - 23 January, 2003
  • Former US Congressperson in the 3rd district of Arkansas
    3 January, 1997 - 6 August, 2001
  • Former Chair of the Arkansas Republican Party
    1 January, 1991 - 31 December, 1995
  • Former United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas
    1 September, 1982 - 20 January, 1985

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