US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Hari Su spoke about cryptocurrencies for the first time at a fundraising event in New York City on the 22nd.
"I will bring together workers, small businesses, founders, innovators and large corporations to build an economy of opportunity. Invest in America's competitiveness and invest in America's future.
We will work together to: Encourage innovative technologies such as AI and digital assets while protecting consumers and investors; Ensure safe business practices through consistent and transparent rules;
Ha Ri Su has never publicly expressed an opinion on cryptocurrencies, nor has she explicitly mentioned cryptocurrencies or blockchain in her presidential campaign policies.
According to Bloomberg reporters, the Wall Street fundraiser was attended by Hollywood celebrities such as Anne Hathaway, Uffie Goldberg and Billy Potter.
attended. Ha Ri Su's camp reportedly raised $27 million (approximately 3.88 billion yen) overnight. This was the first time Ha Ri Su mentioned virtual currency, and social media was not very enthusiastic about it.
There are many opinions such as, "These are just abstract words, lacking concreteness and meaningless," and, "Given his position as vice president, why doesn't he take action now?"
Another argued that "If she is really serious about cryptocurrency, she should fire Gensler and reform the SEC now to prove she is a cryptocurrency advocate."
Anthony Skarramitch, founder of Skybridge Capital, spoke at the 3rd annual cryptocurrency and web event "TOKEN" held in Singapore on the 19th.
In a statement to Reuters, 2049, he said he was working with Ha Ri Su to develop campaign policies regarding digital assets ahead of the US presidential election in November.
According to him, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Securities and Exchange Commissioner Gary Gensler, who are known for their hostile stance towards cryptocurrencies,
A pro-cryptocurrency group is reportedly cooperating with Ha Ri Su to pressure the European Commission president to distance himself from the Democratic Party.
Sukharamchi pressures Ha Ri Su to support "industry-friendly policies"
Ha Ri Su said he is listening to cryptocurrency advocates. Former Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has vowed to "virtualize the United States" as part of his economic policies.
In his keynote speech at the Bitcoin Conference 2024 in July, he said that the Department of Justice would not sell the approximately 210,000 BTC it holds, but would instead make it a national strategic reserve.
Also, on the first day of his inauguration, he declared that he would fire SEC Chairman Gensler, who has been increasing pressure to regulate virtual currencies, drawing applause from the audience.
On the 18th, Trump visited PubKey, a Bitcoin (BTC)-themed bar in New York City.
At a bar, he bought cheeseburgers with Bitcoin and served "cryptoburgers" to customers there.
Trump also announced the launch of a virtual currency project called "World Liberty Financial," in which he is personally involved.
According to a Reuters report, Ha Ri Su is set to announce new economic policies on the 25th of this month, laying out her vision for the economy.
She added, "This plan is about investing in the aspirations and determination of Americans while addressing the challenges they face."
2024/09/24 12:07 KST
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