At the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign stated its intention to support policies that would encourage the growth of the cryptocurrency sector, according to the campaign’s senior policy advisor Brian Nelson.
At a roundtable hosted by Bloomberg News, Nelson voiced Harris’ commitment to ensuring emerging technologies like digital assets have the regulatory environment they need to thrive. “She will support policies that will allow emerging technologies and industries like these to continue to grow,” Nelson said.
The move comes as the cryptocurrency industry, which has become increasingly influential in the political arena, struggles to navigate a complex regulatory landscape. Under President Joe Biden, the industry has frequently expressed frustration with what it perceives as restrictive regulations. This year, the industry has been increasing its influence, including making significant political donations to shape future policy.
Unlike the Trump campaign’s approach, which has attracted prominent crypto investors like Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Harris’ team is signaling a more balanced stance. While Trump has proposed measures to reduce regulation and fire SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, Harris’ campaign is advocating policies that encourage innovation while maintaining necessary safeguards.
“They made the statement, quite frankly, that one of the things they need is stable rules, rules of the system,” Nelson said, referring to Harris’ recent speech outlining economic policy.
While Harris did not specifically address digital assets at her recent campaign event in North Carolina, she did emphasize the importance of reducing unnecessary regulatory red tape and promoting a stable business environment. According to Nelson, Harris’ focus is on creating consistent and transparent rules that protect consumers while allowing innovative technologies to flourish.
Harris’ former domestic policy adviser Rohini Kosoglu also touched on the candidate’s economic vision during the roundtable. Kosoglu compared Harris’ approach to that of former President Trump, and touched on the potential uncertainty and instability that businesses could face under a second Trump administration.
*This is not investment advice.
