Activists call for discussion of the crypto industry at the Biden-Trump debate
Date: 2024-06-28 Author: Gabriel Deangelo Categories: CRYPTO PAYMENTS
Stand With Crypto group initiative
Representatives of the Stand With Crypto group have launched an initiative aimed at including issues about digital assets in the upcoming debates between US presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Joseph Biden. The organization strives to have the event host address the topic of cryptocurrencies during the discussion.
Campaign and public support
As part of the campaign, more than 2,300 people sent letters to CNN calling for cryptocurrency issues to be included in the debate agenda. It is in the studio of this media giant that the meeting between Trump and Biden will take place. Stand With Crypto spokeswoman Sabrina Siddiqui noted the importance of this step:
"CNN would be remiss if it did not take advantage of this opportunity. Americans need to know where the presidential candidates stand on this important economic issue."
The importance of discussing cryptocurrencies
According to representatives of the cryptocurrency industry, statements by candidates for the post of US President will allow owners of crypto assets to form a clear idea of their attitude towards the industry. The discussion of cryptocurrencies at the debate will also demonstrate the significance and influence of this industry in modern economic realities. Blockchain Association CEO, Christine Smith, said:
"The crypto industry and its growing user base look forward to a lengthy debate between the candidates regarding their approach to digital assets. We feel encouraged that this topic has become important in this election."
Forecasts and expectations
Analysts predict that the election debate will be watched by more than 100 million viewers worldwide. The founder of the Lekker Capital hedge fund, Quinn Thompson, expects an active discussion of cryptocurrencies from Donald Trump, who may talk about his speech at the Bitcoin 2024 conference.
Interest from the Polymarket platform
Clients of the Polymarket platform are also actively preparing for the upcoming debates, placing bets on what phrases and words each candidate will say. For example, 44% of users are confident that Trump will mention the topic of Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies in general in his speech, while 41% of participants in the debate expect to hear Biden discuss AI technologies.
Volatility of PoliFi tokens
Experts predict high volatility of PoliFi tokens amid the Trump-Biden debate. The event will begin on June 28, 2024 at 04:00 am Kyiv time.
Let us remind you that it was previously announced that the head of Ark Invest will support Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential elections in the United States.
