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<p>The post <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/ripple-ceo-brad-garlinghouse-advocates-for-crypto-friendly-candidates-in-2024-elections/">US Elections 2024: Pro-Crypto Candidates for the WIN? Ripple CEO Comments</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>The new political power player is here, and it’s digital.</p> 
<p>Since 2023, the cryptocurrency industry has poured $150 million into political campaigns, aiming to influence regulations favoring digital currencies. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently ignited debate by suggesting that candidates supportive of crypto could see significant financial backing soon.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-understanding-the-political-impact">Understanding the Political Impact</h2> 
<p>Garlinghouse’s comments highlight the increasing sway of crypto donations in the upcoming 2024 US presidential elections. While Donald Trump effectively utilized crypto contributions in his campaign strategy, other candidates remained cautious about digital currencies.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">You’ll hear this a lot more in the next few months in the US – candidates will only gain votes for being pro-crypto, and absolutely lose them for being anti-crypto.<br><br>There’s no downside to advocating for clear rules of the road for one of the US’ fastest-growing industries. <a href="https://t.co/tNMuQ049Rz">https://t.co/tNMuQ049Rz</a></p>— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/bgarlinghouse/status/1802831802597290189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2024</a>
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<p>Despite Ripple’s legal battles with the US SEC, Garlinghouse strongly advocates for clear and supportive crypto policies. He argues that candidates embracing such policies stand to gain more voter support compared to those pushing for stricter regulations.</p> 
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<p>Similar sentiments are shared by industry leaders like Coincase, committed to fostering innovation and growth within the cryptocurrency sector. New York journalist Erin Griffith emphasized this trend, noting that while $150 million might seem modest in crypto terms, it holds significant weight in shaping electoral dynamics.</p> 
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<p>Griffith points out that these contributions, though not massive in the crypto world, exert substantial influence in political arenas. As debates over crypto regulation intensify, the role of “pro-crypto funding” in shaping policy decisions is poised to expand.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-s-trump-s-strategy"><strong>What’s Trump’s Strategy?</strong></h2> 
<p>Ahead of upcoming elections, attention is drawn to former President Donald Trump’s introduction of the “Trump Coin” on the Solana blockchain. This initiative seeks to tap into Trump’s digitally savvy support base, mirroring other political-themed coins designed to engage tech-savvy supporters.</p> 
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<p>With the global cryptocurrency market valued at approximately $2.5 trillion, the emergence of “Trump Coin” highlights the growing integration of digital currencies in shaping political strategies and potentially swaying voter sentiment in future elections.</p> 
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<p><strong>Does the rise of “political coins” concern you? Let’s discuss.</strong></p>

US Elections 2024: Pro-Crypto Candidates for the WIN? Ripple CEO Comments

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