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Harris’ “B” Grade on Crypto Support Stirs Up Skepticism

Harris’ “B” Grade on Crypto Support Stirs Up Skepticism

DailyCoinDailyCoin2024/09/24 16:09
By:DailyCoin
  • Stand With Crypto ranked Kamala Harris positively.
  • The Democrats have sought to address crypto concerns.
  • Industry figures expressed their doubts on Harrisrating.

As the US presidential election heats up, crypto policy is emerging as a key campaign issue. While Donald Trump has made his pro-crypto stance abundantly clear, Kamala Harris has been notably quieter, failing to make a direct public statement on digital assets to date.

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However, attendees at a recent Wall Street fundraiser reported that Harris voiced support for both AI and cryptocurrency, leading Stand With Crypto (SWC) to score Harris a “B” rating. Despite this, many in the industry remain skeptical of Harris’ support, questioning if the SWC rating reflects her true stance.

Harris Rated Crypto Supportive 

SWC gave Harris a “B” rating for her cryptocurrency support, but the grade has raised eyebrows in the industry, with some questioning the accuracy of the site’s rating system.

We've tracked 21 statements on crypto from @realDonaldTrump & he's rated Strongly Supportive. @VP Harris recently made a Somewhat Supportive statement & we've added it to our card.

Major candidates weighing in on crypto would've been unthinkable even recently. We're winning. pic.twitter.com/OQoqqylaia

— Stand With Crypto🛡️ (@standwithcrypto) September 23, 2024

SWC is an advocacy group that also tracks political figures’ positions on digital assets, assigning an A to F rating based on their statements on cryptocurrency.

Harris’ recent remarks at a Wall Street fundraiser marked her first notable statement on crypto, earning her a “ somewhat supports crypto ” label and a “B” rating.

Democrats Step It Up

The Democrats have gained an anti-crypto reputation, largely due to regulatory hostility under the Biden-Harris administration. However, efforts to mend fences began in July, as Harris’ campaign sought to “reset” relationships with key players in the sector.

Despite Harris’ lack of overt support for crypto, Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, revealed that he and other industry figures are working behind the scenes with her to develop a pro-crypto framework to support the industry going forward.

Supporters of Harris point to her comments during the Wall Street fundraiser as the latest sign of her willingness to address industry concerns.

Not Everyone Agrees

Despite Harris’ encouraging comments on AI and cryptocurrency at the fundraiser, along with her B rating from SWC, industry figures remain largely skeptical.

Wayne Vaughan, CEO of Tieron, stated that her B rating from SWC is “unreasonable,” particularly since he views her comments at the fundraiser as neutral rather than explicitly pro-crypto.

Vaughan contended that SWC should broaden its ranking methodology to reflect the regulatory hostility encountered by the crypto industry under the Biden-Harris administration. His perspective resonated with many other commentators.

Justin Wu, CMO at Anzen, further highlighted the ambiguity surrounding Harris’ position, noting that her remarks at the fundraiser were made behind closed doors and only reported by attendees.

On the Flipside

  • A Security.org survey of 1,500 participants noted that 40% of Americans own crypto.
  • SWC rated Donald TrumpA,” strongly supportive of crypto, based on 21 statements.

Why This Matters

Harris’ reluctance to publicly clarify her crypto stance only reinforces the perception that Democrats oppose digital assets.

Kamala Harris expresses AI and crypto support at Wall Street fundraiser.
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Donald Trump has a crypto plan to wipe out the national debt.
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