Crypto Takes Center Stage in 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Both Trump and Harris are shaping their campaigns around cryptocurrency policies, highlighting its growing political influence.
- Coinbase's Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad, notes the significant engagement of presidential candidates with the crypto community this election cycle.
- Donald Trump has shifted his stance to strongly support crypto, promising to make the U.S. a 'crypto capital' and pledging to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
- Kamala Harris's campaign has outlined a regulatory framework for digital assets, aiming to protect investors, though she has shared fewer specifics than Trump.
- The crypto market shows optimism regardless of the election outcome, with BTC and ETH options indicating a positive outlook.
- Crypto has become a key issue in the election, with both major parties addressing it, reflecting its transition from niche to mainstream political discourse.