Kamala Harris Unveils Her Policy Positions, Leaves Out Cryptocurrency Issue
Date: 2024-09-11 Author: Oliver Abernathy Categories: IN WORLD
Democratic nominee Kamala Harris unveiled her policy positions on a new "issues" page on her website on September 10 ahead of the 2024 US presidential election. However, she made no mention of digital assets or cryptocurrency regulation.
Kamala Harris Unveils Her Policy Positions, Leaves Out Cryptocurrency Regulation
According to the updated website, Harris plans to continue to build on the "progress" made by the Biden administration across industries and innovation "to ensure American industries and workers thrive."
"Vice President Harris will continue to support American leadership in semiconductors, clean energy, AI, and other advanced industries of the future," Harris' policy page reads.
However, the new "issues" page does not provide details on the former attorney general's position on the blockchain sector.
Harris’ new positions were released ahead of her expected debate with Republican nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday night.
Harris’ popularity has reportedly slowed somewhat after a surge after Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race in July, and voters are eager to learn more about the new Democratic nominee.
The debate is reportedly set to be one of the most-watched, with analysts Polymarket predicting viewership to exceed 75 million.
Trump Backs Cryptocurrencies Ahead of 2024 Presidential Election
The current US vice president has been mum on her stance on digital assets. Her association with the pro-regulation Biden administration could hurt her perception among some in the crypto industry.
However, Harris may reportedly be more open to embracing digital assets. Coinbase General Counsel Paul Grewal told CNBC last week that he was “inspired” by the campaign’s approach.
“We were encouraged that despite the ongoing campaign of the current administration under Gary Gensler to regulate through coercion, the Harris campaign — which is, of course, separate from the administration — reached out to us, expressed interest, and began a discussion about what a new approach to cryptocurrency and digital assets might be,” Grewal said.
Meanwhile, Trump has been vocal about his embrace of the crypto industry during his campaign, despite his previous negative stance on cryptocurrency.
The former TV star recently endorsed his sons’ new digital platform, World Liberty Financial.
However, the cryptocurrency startup has already been the victim of several hacks and scams, which could leave it vulnerable before launch.
