Kamala Harris Expected to Support Cryptocurrency Industry Growth
- Vice President Kamala Harris will support policies to foster the cryptocurrency industry, according to a senior campaign advisor.
- The Democratic National Committee Chair, Jamie R. Harrison, met with executives from Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital.
- The Democratic Party's official platform does not mention cryptocurrencies or blockchain technology.
- Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer participated in a Crypto4Harris event and vowed to pass cryptocurrency legislation.
- Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering dropping out of the presidential race and potentially endorsing Donald Trump.
- Bitcoin's price experienced a slight decline, while altcoins like ETH, Solana's SOL, BNB, and XRP also dropped.
- Summary :
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to support policies that foster the growth of the cryptocurrency industry if she wins the November election, according to a senior campaign advisor. This is the first official statement from the Harris campaign regarding crypto, and it has been seen as a positive step by industry analysts. The Democratic National Committee Chair has also met with executives from a Bitcoin mining firm, indicating increased engagement from the Democratic side. However, the Democratic Party's official platform does not mention cryptocurrencies, in contrast to the Republican platform which includes pro-crypto policies. The influence of the crypto industry in the election is growing, with crypto-focused Political Action Committees raising significant funds to support their interests. The outcome of the election will have significant implications for the future of the digital asset industry.
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