‘Crypto for Harris’ event disappoints: ‘Clown show,’ says Tyler Winklevoss

  • The ‘Crypto for Harris’ town hall event failed to sway a skeptical audience.
  • However, Kamala Harris led Polymarket polls despite lackluster event.

As a seasoned political analyst with a background in technology and finance, I find myself intrigued by the ongoing dance between Vice President Kamala Harris and the crypto community. The ‘Crypto for Harris’ event, while not a resounding success, has certainly stirred up conversations within the digital asset space.


In the heated build-up to the U.S. presidential election, where cryptocurrency is taking center stage, Vice President Kamala Harris is increasingly visible in the world of digital currencies.

As the prominence of ex-President Donald Trump, particularly his supportive views on cryptocurrencies, grows, Harris is making efforts to connect with the digital assets sector.

Crypto for Harris event

The latest endeavor is characterized by the unveiling of “Crypto for Harris,” an innovative project that seeks to mobilize backing from the cryptocurrency sector.

Despite aiming to persuade a doubtful crowd, the gathering that took place on August 14th didn’t achieve its lofty objective. This has raised doubts about how effective the campaign was in influencing the crypto community.

The crypto community remains dissatisfied

As a crypto enthusiast, I found that the gathering with notable Democratic figures didn’t quite resonate with me due to the lack of clarity in Kamala Harris’ stance regarding cryptocurrencies. I was hoping for a clearer indication of her views on this rapidly evolving sector.

Based on responses from viewers, it seems there’s a general uncertainty if Harris plans to actively participate in the cryptocurrency industry. This casts some doubt on her eagerness to back the “crypto reset” that Democratic leaders are pushing for.

Remarking on the same, Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long said, as reported by Fox Business,

“I’m curious to learn more about Harris’s stance on cryptocurrency and how the Democratic party plans to handle the problem of crypto companies getting disconnected from banking services.”

Adding to the fray was Gemini founder Tyler Winklevoss, who noted, 

“Pre-recorded videos. Reading from scripts. Harris a no-show at her own event. What a clown show.” 

Whom to choose?

As an analyst within the cryptocurrency sphere, I find ourselves standing at a critical juncture, grappling with the decision of either supporting Harris or favoring Trump’s stance. The uncertainty is palpable, yet it’s essential to remember that opinions vary widely among us. Not everyone shares the same apprehensions and concerns regarding this choice.

Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer hints that the potential Harris administration may not completely reject digital currencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum.

Additionally, he vowed to support and push for favorable cryptocurrency laws in the United States, aiming to implement them before the end of the year, if Harris were to be elected as president.

Today, we gather with shared enthusiasm for the possibility that Vice President Kamala Harris becomes our future president. Our collective faith is rooted in her leadership, and together, we look forward to what the future holds for cryptocurrency.

Harris stands strong in the Polymarket chart

As a data analyst, I’ve observed that while the recent cryptocurrency event has sparked intense debate among the crypto community, it appears to have had minimal impact on the betting trends for the 2024 Presidential Election on Polymarket. In other words, the event didn’t seem to shift the odds significantly in favor of any particular candidate.

In a recent tally, Vice President Harris retained her advantage, garnering about 54% of the votes, contrastingly, the previous front-runner, Former President Trump, experienced a decline in popularity with approximately 44% of the votes.

The occurrence may not have attracted significant backing, but it didn’t change the overall leaning of public opinion in the elections.

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2024-08-16 14:44