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- Mark Cuban believes Kamala Harris is more open to cryptocurrencies and technology than Biden.
- Harris team consults with cryptocurrency executives ahead of Democratic National Convention.
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Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey has revealed that talks are underway with Kamala Harris’ campaign about possibly speaking at the Bitcoin Conference, signaling a potential shift in the Democratic Party’s stance on cryptocurrency policy.
We are in talks with Kamala Harris' campaign to have her speak at the conference. It would be very smart of them to reestablish Democratic standing with the fastest-growing voting bloc in the country. They are making a decision today.
— David Bailey🇵🇷 $0.65M per BTC is the minimum (@DavidFBailey) July 23, 2024
Bailey framed the potential appearance as an opportunity for Harris to “reset Democratic positioning with the fastest-growing voting bloc in the country.” The campaign is reportedly making a decision on participation today.
This development occurs as Harris Harris is looking to differentiate herself from President Biden on issues of technology and innovation. Billionaire investor Mark Cuban told Politico that Harris “will be much more open to business, (artificial intelligence), cryptocurrency and government as a service” compared to Biden.
Aside from Cuban’s confirmation, Harris’ team has reportedly been reaching out to other cryptocurrency executives for policy input ahead of the Democratic National Convention. Tech leaders see an opportunity for Harris to win Silicon Valley support by taking a more pro-innovation stance. Box CEO Aaron Levie suggested Harris could quickly gain the backing of “more than a dozen tech CEOs” with a credible pro-tech policy framework.
The potential appearance at the Bitcoin Conference and outreach to crypto leaders indicates that Harris may be positioning herself as more receptive to the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry than the current administration.
With $100 million raised in 48 hours after Biden's endorsementA pro-innovation platform could further boost Harris’ fundraising and support from the cryptocurrency industry and the broader tech sector.
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