Washington, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 – Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her policy positions for her presidential campaign yesterday, but the list notably excludes any mention of cryptocurrencies, reports said.
While Harris has committed to supporting “American innovation and workers,” focusing on sectors like artificial intelligence, she has remained silent on the growing cryptocurrency industry throughout her political career.
Some industry advocates hoped her mention of “cutting-edge industries” might hint at crypto, but there has been no direct reference in her campaign.
This absence of crypto-related policies aligns with the Democratic Party’s platform, which also made no mention of digital assets in its recent release.
Harris’ stance contrasts with the crypto-friendly approach taken by former President Donald Trump, whose campaign has actively supported pro-crypto policies.
Meanwhile, crypto advocacy groups continue to push their agenda, with major players like Coinbase and Ripple heavily funding super PACs to influence the 2024 elections.
Fairshake, the largest pro-crypto PAC, has raised over $246 million, significantly surpassing other interest groups such as the pro-Israel AIPAC.
However, in a possible sign of engagement, billionaire Mark Cuban revealed that Harris’ campaign advisors have reached out with inquiries about crypto policy. This shift, analysts say, could suggest her camp may be considering the industry’s future role.
