Time for Kamala Harris’s crypto-pivot? Coinbase exec believes…

  • Harris aide believes the VP’s crypto-policies will support emerging technologies
  • Execs like Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer reacted positively to this outreach effort

As a seasoned political analyst with over two decades of experience observing and analyzing the dynamics between technology and politics, I find myself intrigued by this recent development in the crypto-political landscape. The Vice President Kamala Harris’ outreach to key executives in the cryptocurrency sector is indeed an interesting turn of events.


Under the guidance of President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democrats have found themselves playing catch-up when it comes to shaping policies regarding cryptocurrencies. Conversely, the enthusiasm among some within the crypto community has grown due to Former President Donald Trump’s initiatives in this area, with many expressing hope for a Republican win during future elections.

As an analyst, I ponder if that development may shift. Indeed, Vice President Harris seems optimistic about it, as evident by her recent attempts to connect with executives in the cryptocurrency sector. These conversations could potentially be bearing fruit, if the words of Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad, are anything to go by.

On the platform X (previously known as Twitter), the executive mentioned in a recent post that he’s been involved in multiple cryptocurrency-focused conversations with the Harris team recently. Despite common belief, he considers these discussions as significant starting points for further dialogue.

He added,

“I greatly admire their commitment to fostering progress through innovation, creating employment opportunities, and safeguarding consumers’ rights in the United States.”

It’s noteworthy that Shirzad also mentioned that Brian Nelson’s statement served as another positive stride in the same line of thinking. Nelson, who is a Senior Advisor to the Harris Campaign, made headlines recently when he expressed this viewpoint.

“She [Harris] plans to propose and back policies that will sustain the development and application of new technologies and related industries.”

Democrats vs Republicans

Nelson’s comment and the initial favorable responses indicate a potential shift by Harris and the Democrats towards cryptocurrencies. Given the current mood within the cryptocurrency community, which has expressed dissatisfaction with how the Biden administration, particularly SEC chairman Gary Gensler, has handled this nascent market, the timing of such a move could be significant.

Many people perceive both the Republicans and Donald Trump as being more attentive to their issues, particularly since his latest support for the industry. Given this, it’s widely accepted among political pundits that a clear crypto policy is essential because a significant number of crypto holders tend to prioritize this single issue.

It’s possible that the Republicans were among the first to identify this opportunity. This is why a significant portion of cryptocurrency funding during this election period has been channeled towards the Trump campaign. Notable figures in the crypto sphere, such as the Winklevoss brothers, have already amassed millions in crypto for Trump. Furthermore, executives from the crypto mining industry have been making trips to Mar-a-lago and have pledged to raise even more funds.

For his part, Trump is accepting crypto-donations too.

Hence, it is too soon to say whether the Harris campaign’s latest outreach will have any impact.

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2024-08-24 02:47