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US Senator from South Dakota

Does John Thune Support Crypto?

Republican

7 votes · 12 statements

Latest · Vote on CLARITY ActVery Pro-Crypto

Crypto grade

Very Pro-Crypto

Based on 19 stances

Based on previous comments, John Thune has indicated they are very pro-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary John Thune has made about crypto.

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Took stances on a bill between and

Bill: 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.

Timeline

Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for - Procedural Action

Cloture

Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for - Vote advancing bill out of Senate Agriculture Committee (Final Passage Out Of Senate Committee)

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"And we passed the first crypto bill ever." [S4543]

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"we continue important legislative efforts on issues from cryptocurrency to artificial intelligence, to reining in waste, fraud, and abuse in the Federal Government." [S2979]

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Quoted from congress.gov

"CLARITY Act--a market structure bill for cryptocurrencies that builds on the GENIUS Act that became law last year and which was the first-ever crypto bill passed into law." [S2345]

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Leader John Thune

@LeaderJohnThune

Digital assets are the future, and we must ensure America is at the forefront. Thanks to the work of @SenLummis, @SenatorHagerty, and @SenatorTimScott, the GENIUS Act will help make America the crypto capital of the world.

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Senator Pete Ricketts

@SenatorRicketts

The GENIUS Act is revolutionary for stablecoins. It protects consumers while promoting innovation and opportunity. It prioritizes national security and advances the U.S. dollar. Nebraska’s a major innovator in the stablecoin space and my amendment will give priority to states like ours when becoming certified. I am very happy that President Trump has signed this legislation into law. I look forward to working with Chairman @SenatorTimScott, @SenLummis and @SenatorHagerty on a digital asset market structure bill next.

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Bill: 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.

Timeline

Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for - Final Passage Out Of Senate

Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for - Key Cloture Vote (Procedural Action)

Because of the way Senate rules work, GENIUS could not have gotten to a final vote without members voting in favor.

Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for - Key Cloture Vote (Procedural Action)

Because of the way Senate rules work, GENIUS could not have gotten to a final vote without members voting in favor.

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Leader John Thune

@LeaderJohnThune

We want to bring cryptocurrency into the mainstream, and the GENIUS Act will help us do that. It’s time to pass this bill.

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Senator Bill Hagerty

@SenatorHagerty

The GENIUS Act is a historic first step in establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins and asserting dollar dominance. I joined @SquawkCNBC on @CNBC to discuss.

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Senator Pete Ricketts

@SenatorRicketts

Today, Democrats torpedoed a bill that would make America the global leader on stablecoin. This was a bipartisan bill. It received five Democrat votes in committee. This is Democrat hypocrisy putting politics over the country.

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Senator Bill Hagerty

@SenatorHagerty

Democrats just unilaterally ceded American leadership capability in the digital asset industry to the CCP because they fear the far-left radicals of their party. Shameful.

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Senator Cynthia Lummis

@SenLummis

The GENIUS Act protects consumers by:

Requiring all stablecoins to be backed 1-to-1

Giving consumers strong rights in bankruptcy

Establishing strict marketing standards

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John Thune reposted the post below

Senator Cynthia Lummis

@SenLummis

Our landmark legislation is a huge victory for the digital assets industry and a critical step in securing our nation’s financial future. I want to thank @SenatorHagerty @SenatorTimScott for their leadership & @LeaderJohnThune for bringing this important legislation to the floor

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Senator Bill Hagerty

@SenatorHagerty

“I look forward to passing the GENIUS Act in short order to keep digital asset innovation in America, protect customers, and make sure foreign companies are playing by the same rules.” @SenatorTimScott @SenLummis breitbart.com/politics/2025/…

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Voted for a bill on

Bill: 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".
Vote: Final Passage Out Of Senate

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Voted for a bill on

Bill: 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: Final Passage Out Of Senate

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DoTheySupportIt grades politicians on crypto from how they vote and what they say. How it works

US Senator from South Dakota

Does John Thune Support Crypto?

Republican

7 votes · 12 statements

Latest · Vote on CLARITY ActVery Pro-Crypto

Crypto grade

Very Pro-Crypto

Based on 19 stances

Based on previous comments, John Thune has indicated they are very pro-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary John Thune has made about crypto.

Document a missing stance

Full record

Took stances on a bill between and

Bill: 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.

Timeline

Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for - Procedural Action

Cloture

Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for - Vote advancing bill out of Senate Agriculture Committee (Final Passage Out Of Senate Committee)

Add commentary

Quoted from congress.gov

"And we passed the first crypto bill ever." [S4543]

Somewhat Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

Quoted from congress.gov

"we continue important legislative efforts on issues from cryptocurrency to artificial intelligence, to reining in waste, fraud, and abuse in the Federal Government." [S2979]

Neutral on CryptoAdd commentary

Quoted from congress.gov

"CLARITY Act--a market structure bill for cryptocurrencies that builds on the GENIUS Act that became law last year and which was the first-ever crypto bill passed into law." [S2345]

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

Leader John Thune

@LeaderJohnThune

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

John Thune reposted the post below

Senator Pete Ricketts

@SenatorRicketts

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

Took stances on a bill between and

Bill: 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.

Timeline

Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for - Final Passage Out Of Senate

Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for - Key Cloture Vote (Procedural Action)

Because of the way Senate rules work, GENIUS could not have gotten to a final vote without members voting in favor.

Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for - Key Cloture Vote (Procedural Action)

Because of the way Senate rules work, GENIUS could not have gotten to a final vote without members voting in favor.

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Leader John Thune

@LeaderJohnThune

We want to bring cryptocurrency into the mainstream, and the GENIUS Act will help us do that. It’s time to pass this bill.

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John Thune reposted the post below

Senator Bill Hagerty

@SenatorHagerty

The GENIUS Act is a historic first step in establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins and asserting dollar dominance. I joined @SquawkCNBC on @CNBC to discuss.

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

John Thune reposted the post below

Senator Pete Ricketts

@SenatorRicketts

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

John Thune reposted the post below

Senator Bill Hagerty

@SenatorHagerty

Democrats just unilaterally ceded American leadership capability in the digital asset industry to the CCP because they fear the far-left radicals of their party. Shameful.

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

John Thune reposted the post below

Senator Cynthia Lummis

@SenLummis

The GENIUS Act protects consumers by:

Requiring all stablecoins to be backed 1-to-1

Giving consumers strong rights in bankruptcy

Establishing strict marketing standards

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

John Thune reposted the post below

Senator Cynthia Lummis

@SenLummis

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

John Thune reposted the post below

Senator Bill Hagerty

@SenatorHagerty

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

Voted for a bill on

Bill: 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".
Vote: Final Passage Out Of Senate

Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary

Voted for a bill on

Bill: 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: Final Passage Out Of Senate

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