The Biden administration has often been criticized as 'anti-crypto' due to a consistent lack of understanding of the industry's fundamentals. However, one of Kamala Harris’s advisors suggests that the current Vice President and Presidential nominee might take a different approach, supporting more pro-crypto policies.
While this news is intriguing, it's wise to remain cautious. The source of this information is Brian Nelson, a key policy adviser for Harris, who recently indicated that she would back measures favorable to the crypto industry.
However, it's important to remember that this is coming from an advisor...
Not a spokesperson, or Kamala herself. Harris has yet to publicly address her views on digital assets, and the Democratic Party's platform does not mention crypto. An advisor’s role is to suggest policies, and until Harris publicly endorses these views, nothing is official. This also means that if the stance doesn't materialize, it wouldn't be seen as a broken campaign promise.
For the crypto community to take this seriously, Kamala Harris needs to make a clear statement on her stance regarding digital assets.
According to Bloomberg, Brian Nelson shared during a roundtable at the Democratic National Convention that Harris plans to support policies that would enable the growth of emerging technologies like crypto. This marks the first public insight into how Harris might approach digital assets as a Presidential candidate. Previously, Harris's campaign had engaged with crypto leaders who expressed concerns about the Biden-Harris administration’s perceived hostility toward the industry.
In contrast, former President Donald Trump has fully embraced crypto. In July, he delivered a prominent speech at Bitcoin Nashville, promising to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet.”
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Author: Oliver Redding
Seattle Newsdesk /
