Harris-Walz Campaign Faces Pressure to Clarify Stance on Crypto Policy
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With just 88 days left before the U.S. presidential election, supporters of Democratic nominee Kamala Harris are urging her campaign to clarify its position on cryptocurrency.
As the election race heats up, the crypto community is seeking to understand whether Harris will be more favorable to digital assets compared to her Republican rival, Donald Trump.
Since announcing her presidential bid on July 21, Harris has largely avoided discussing economic issues, including those that could significantly impact the crypto industry.
Meanwhile, Trump’s campaign has made headlines with its engagement with digital assets.
Harris’ team has reportedly been engaging in discussions about crypto policy with industry executives, and several White House staff members with crypto experience are said to be shifting to her campaign or related political action committees.
Despite these developments, the Democratic campaign has not yet made digital assets a focal point.
“Digital assets and crypto are not top of her campaign’s mind at the moment,” said Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, shortly after Harris announced her candidacy.
Warren suggested that while Harris recognizes the importance of crypto, it remains unclear how this understanding will translate into her policy agenda.
As Harris prepares for campaign events in key battleground states, the pressure to articulate a clear stance on crypto is growing.
North Carolina Representative Wiley Nickel emphasized that Democrats would not concede the crypto issue to Trump.
Nickel,
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