Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled her policy positions for her presidential campaign, notably omitting any mention of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.
Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled her policy positions for her presidential campaign, notably omitting any mention of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. Harris' campaign website now features an "Issues" page, which includes a section on supporting "American innovation and workers."
While this segment pledges support for the growth of the AI sector and mentions fostering "other cutting-edge industries of the future," it stops short of explicitly referencing cryptocurrencies or blockchain technology.
This omission aligns with Harris' historical silence on crypto matters throughout her political career. It also mirrors the Democratic Party's platform, which similarly made no mention of cryptocurrencies when released last month.
However, the crypto industry has been far from idle in the political arena. Major players like Coinbase, Ripple, and Andreesen Horowitz have been backing pro-crypto super PACs, pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into influencing the November elections. Fairshake, the largest of these PACs, has raised over $246 million this election cycle, surpassing even the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC in fundraising.
Despite Harris' public silence, there are indications that her campaign is not entirely disregarding the crypto sector. Billionaire Mark Cuban revealed that Harris' advisors have reached out with "multiple questions" about crypto policy. Similarly, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire commended the Harris campaign for showing a "concerted effort" to understand digital assets.
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