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At the Crypto4Harris town hall, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) emphasized the urgent need for strong crypto regulations, promising the Senate would approve a bill by year-end.
What's the Scoop?
- Bipartisan Focus: During the discussion, Schumer, alongside other lawmakers like Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-NC) and Republican investor Anthony Scaramucci, highlighted the importance of keeping crypto regulation a bipartisan issue to support innovation while ensuring consumer protection.
- Campaign Dynamics: The town hall, aimed at resetting the relationship between the crypto industry and Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, showcased Democrats’ efforts to win over crypto voters — aided by the support of crypto personalities like Mark Cuban. Harris herself did not attend.
Bankless Take
Forging clear regulation to stop crypto teams from moving overseas remains a central talking point for both Republicans and Democrats. As Trump moves crypto into a more serious topic in the Presidential election, Democrats in Washington seem to be waking up to the industry's power. While former President Trump has adopted an aggressive pro-crypto stance, Democrats are positioning themselves as champions of balanced regulation, though the success of their campaign will hinge on how effectively they counter Republican claims of the Biden/Harris administration's war on crypto.
