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US Senator from Texas

Does Ted Cruz Support Crypto?

Republican

6 votes · 5 sponsorships · 88 statements

Latest · 2026-09-15Vote on CLARITY ActVery Pro-Crypto
  • @SenTedCruz
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Very Pro-Crypto
Based on 99 stances

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

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2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Voted for a bill on 2026-09-15
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.
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Procedural Action
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Cloture
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2026-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
Ted Cruz reposted the post below
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Eleanor Terrett
@EleanorTerrett
🚨NEW: @SenTedCruz (R-TX) filed an amendment to strike the sunset provision on the CBDC ban in the Senate’s 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which will likely have a series of votes next week. Sources close to Cruz tell me he plans to push for a vote on the amendment. Note: Cruz introduced the Senate version of the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act last year — the Senate companion to @GOPMajorityWhip’s House bill.
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2026-03-06T22:19:06.000Z
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2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
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Senator Ted Cruz
@SenTedCruz
I’m thrilled to welcome Coinbase to Texas. Their decision to move underscores that the Lone Star State's pro-freedom, pro-crypto, and pro-jobs climate makes it the best place in America for innovation. This move will create new opportunities in Texas, and I’m proud that our t the forefront of blockchain and digital asset growth.
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Faryar Shirzad 🛡️
@faryarshirzad
Excited about @coinbase's next chapter as a Texas company. Many thanks to Governor @GregAbbott_TX for his warm welcome, and to Senator @tedcruz for his invaluable help in the process.
2025-11-12T15:43:21.000Z
2025-11-12T15:56:08.000Z
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Back in November 2025, Senator Ted Cruz issued a statement welcoming a leading digital asset company to Texas, an action that unequivocally merits its perfect 100 score on DoTheySupportIt. This is a textbook example of what strong, tangible support for cryptocurrency looks like. Senator Cruz didn't just offer words; he celebrated a concrete economic victory for his state, explicitly linking it to Texas's "pro-freedom, pro-crypto, and pro-jobs climate." This demonstrates a commitment to not only protecting the industry but actively cultivating its growth. Furthermore, an executive from the company publicly credited the Senator for his "invaluable help" in the process, confirming that Cruz's support extends beyond public statements to direct, impactful action. When elected officials compete to attract blockchain innovators and create regulatory safe havens, it fosters a healthy, competitive environment that benefits the entire industry. This move reinforces Senator Cruz's long-standing position as one of the most reliable and effective advocates for digital assets in Washington, consistently working to ensure the United States remains a leader in financial innovation.
2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
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Senator Ted Cruz
@SenTedCruz
Cryptocurrency represents financial freedom, innovation, and privacy. A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) would undermine all of those. My bill ends CBDCs. I applaud the House of Representatives for passing this bill, and I call upon my colleagues in the Senate to take it up and advance it expeditiously.
2025-07-17T21:22:16.000Z
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2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Took stances on a bill between 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z and 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
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.
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2025-06-17
Very Pro-Crypto
Voted for - Final Passage Out Of Senate
2025-06-12
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.

2025-05-20
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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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2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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Senator Ted Cruz
@SenTedCruz
WHAT ARE THEY SAYING? Sen. Cruz Leads the Fight for Cryptocurrency. cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press…
2025-04-15T20:46:16.000Z
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2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Ted Cruz reposted the post below
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🇺🇸 Texas, tariffs, and turbulence: @SenTedCruz sat down with @0xMugen to discuss his vision for crypto’s future Watch the full interview now —youtu.be/KQZhVT77xKw0a
2025-04-11T18:35:01.000Z
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2025-04-12T00:00:00.000Z
Ted Cruz reposted the post below
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Team Cruz
@TeamTedCruz
ICYMI: This week, President Trump signed @SenTedCruz’s Crypto CRA into law. History made. 🇺🇸m
2025-04-12T23:17:29.000Z
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Senator Ted Cruz continues to solidify his position as a champion of the crypto industry. His retweet celebrating President Trump's signing of his Crypto CRA into law is a momentous occasion, well deserving of its 100 rating on DoTheySupportIt. This marks a significant step forward for the industry and underscores the growing bipartisan support for sensible crypto regulation. This legislation overturns a harmful IRS rule enacted in the final days of the Biden administration. This rule had broadened the definition of a "broker" in the crypto space to encompass miners, validators, software developers, and other crucial participants who often lack the capacity to collect and report user data as traditional brokers do. This overreach threatened to stifle innovation and impose unreasonable compliance burdens on key players in the crypto ecosystem. By spearheading this effort, Senator Cruz has demonstrated his deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the crypto industry. His consistent advocacy for clear, light-touch regulation has been instrumental in protecting the industry from overbearing government intervention. This victory ensures that the U.S. remains a fertile ground for crypto innovation, allowing the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology to flourish.
2025-04-12T00:00:00.000Z
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Senator Ted Cruz
@SenTedCruz
✅ Attended the signing of my crypto resolution. My resolution was the FIRST piece of crypto legislation to be signed into law. 2/x https://t.co/CNDyL4L7BV
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2025-04-12T16:45:06.000Z
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2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z
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Senator Ted Cruz
@SenTedCruz
Great to visit @POTUS yesterday to see my crypto resolution signed into law — this is a MAJOR win for cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and decentralized finance. Congress overwhelmingly stands with crypto’s right to be free from government control, and I’m proud to have led the fight in the U.S. Senate to get this done.
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2025-04-11T17:30:04.000Z
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Senator Ted Cruz's recent visit to the White House marks a watershed moment for the cryptocurrency industry. His tweet celebrating the signing of his crypto resolution into law is a testament to his unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and protecting the financial freedom of Americans. This achievement has rightfully earned him a perfect 100 rating on DoTheySupportIt. This resolution, which overturns a burdensome IRS rule on crypto brokers, is a significant victory for the entire crypto ecosystem. The now-rescinded IRS rule, finalized in late 2024 during the waning days of the Biden administration, had significantly broadened the definition of a "broker" in the crypto space. This overreach threatened to stifle innovation by imposing unreasonable compliance burdens on key players in the crypto ecosystem, including miners, validators, software developers, and other participants who often lack the capacity to collect and report user data as traditional brokers do. Senator Cruz's leadership in overturning this rule demonstrates a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the crypto industry. His consistent advocacy for sensible crypto regulation has been instrumental in protecting the industry from overbearing government intervention. By championing this resolution, he has ensured that the U.S. remains a fertile ground for crypto innovation, allowing the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology to flourish. This victory is not just a win for the crypto industry, but also for the principles of limited government, individual privacy, and economic freedom.
2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z
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Senator Ted Cruz
@SenTedCruz
RELEASE: I applaud President Trump signing my cryptocurrency resolution into law. READ THE FULL RELEASE BELOW ⬇️ hcruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press…https://t.co/QIgIZopJiJ
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2025-04-11T00:20:08.000Z
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2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
Ted Cruz reposted the post below
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Bo Hines
@BoHines
Huge Moment! First crypto legislation ever signed into law. Repealing the IRS’s DeFi broker rule protects innovation and privacy—another big step toward ushering in a golden age for digital assets. Grateful to @POTUS, @tedcruz, and @RepMikeCarey for their leadership!
2025-04-10T23:31:00.000Z
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2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
Ted Cruz reposted the post below
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Eleanor Terrett
@EleanorTerrett
🚨NEW from me: Trump Makes History Signing First Crypto Bill into Law cryptoinamerica.com/p/trump-makes-…
2025-04-10T23:29:03.000Z
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2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z
Ted Cruz reposted the post below
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Bitcoin Magazine
@BitcoinMagazine
NEW: 🇺🇸 Senator Ted Cruz introduces bill to incentivize entrepreneurs to use wasted natural gas to mine #Bitcoin 👏M
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2025-04-03T15:56:38.000Z
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2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
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Senator Ted Cruz
@SenTedCruz
Senator Ted Cruz introduces FLARE Act to repurpose flared gas for Bitcoin mining |@CryptoSlate cryptoslate.com/senator-ted-cr…
2025-04-01T19:33:09.000Z
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2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
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Senator Ted Cruz
@SenTedCruz
My legislation, the FLARE Act, incentivizes entrepreneurs and crypto miners to utilize natural gas that would otherwise be stranded. cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press…
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2025-04-01T17:32:20.000Z
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Senator Ted Cruz has introduced the FLARE Act, a bill designed to incentivize the use of stranded natural gas for cryptocurrency mining. This innovative approach has earned him a perfect 100 rating on DoTheySupportIt, and rightly so. This bill represents a win-win for the environment and the crypto industry. Stranded natural gas, often flared off as waste, is a significant source of methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The FLARE Act proposes to harness this wasted resource by providing incentives for entrepreneurs and crypto miners to use it for powering their operations. This not only reduces harmful emissions but also provides a valuable new energy source for the energy-intensive process of crypto mining. This bill aligns perfectly with Sen. Cruz's consistent support for the crypto industry. He has been a vocal advocate for sensible crypto regulation and has championed policies that foster innovation in the space. By introducing the FLARE Act, he is demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to addressing both environmental concerns and the growing energy needs of the crypto mining sector. This bill has the potential to transform the way we think about energy consumption in the crypto industry, turning a waste product into a valuable resource. It's a testament to Sen. Cruz's commitment to finding innovative solutions that benefit both the economy and the environment.
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
Ted Cruz reposted the post below
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Heritage Action
@Heritage_Action
An American CBDC is quite possibly the greatest threat to privacy and liberty in the 21st century, but there remains a window to take proactive action and prevent such a calamity from taking place. 👇 @SenTedCruz bit.ly/3FPNpgB
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2025-04-01T14:00:58.000Z
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2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
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Senator Ted Cruz
@SenTedCruz
As the Biden administration was winding down, it adopted a midnight rule requiring the IRS to label DeFi developers as 'brokers.' My resolution reversed the anti-crypto rule with overwhelming bipartisan support. It now makes its way to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law.
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2025-04-01T13:08:41.000Z
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Senator Ted Cruz's recent tweet celebrates a major victory for the crypto community. His resolution to overturn a harmful IRS rule targeting DeFi developers has passed both chambers of Congress with bipartisan support and is now awaiting President Trump's signature. This is a significant achievement, reflecting Cruz's consistent 100 rating on DoTheySupportIt. The now-overturned IRS rule, finalized in the waning days of the Biden administration, was widely criticized for its overreach. It attempted to classify DeFi developers as "brokers," subjecting them to the same tax reporting requirements as traditional financial brokers. This was a deeply flawed approach for several reasons. DeFi, or decentralized finance, operates without centralized intermediaries. The very nature of DeFi protocols makes it technologically challenging, if not impossible, for developers to collect and report the kind of user data that traditional brokers can. This rule threatened to stifle innovation and impose unreasonable compliance burdens on DeFi developers, potentially driving them out of the United States. Senator Cruz recognized the danger this rule posed to the burgeoning DeFi ecosystem. He understood that it was a blatant attempt to apply outdated regulations to a cutting-edge technology, and he acted swiftly to correct it. His resolution enjoyed broad bipartisan support, signaling a growing understanding in Congress of the need for sensible crypto regulation. This victory is a testament to Senator Cruz's leadership and his unwavering commitment to fostering a regulatory environment that allows the crypto industry to thrive. It's a win for innovation, for individual liberty, and for the future of decentralized finance.
2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z
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Senator Ted Cruz
@SenTedCruz
In 2022, the Biden Department of Labor issued Compliance Assistance Release No. 2022-01 to target crypto and restrict investment choices 401(k) plans—bypassing congressional oversight in the process. Today, I asked the GAO to determine whether this guidance qualifies as a rule ubmitted to Congress for review under the Congressional Review Act. I am committed to ending the Biden administration’s anti-crypto agenda.
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2025-03-28T00:27:00.000Z
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2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z
Sponsored a bill on 2025-03-27
Bill
FLARE Act
Details
This bill, known as the FLARE Act, amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for permanent full expensing of property used in flaring and venting mitigation systems. These systems capture natural gas that would otherwise be wasted and convert it into value-added products. Notably, the bill explicitly includes 'mining for digital assets' as one of the specified value-added activities that qualifies for this tax incentive.
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  • US Senator from Texas
    3 January, 2025 - 3 January, 2027
  • Former US Senator from Texas
    3 January, 2023 - 3 January, 2025
  • Former US Senator from Texas
    3 January, 2021 - 3 January, 2023
  • Former US Senator from Texas
    3 January, 2019 - 3 January, 2021
  • Former 3rd Solicitor General of Texas
    9 January, 2003 - 12 May, 2008

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