Harris pledges to protect crypto ownership in her Opportunity Economy plan
Harris has shifted her stance from an anti-crypto perception to supporting regulatory frameworks that protect investors, notably garnering a $1 million donation from Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen.
US Vice President Kamala Harris is strengthening her connection with the cryptocurrency community through her “Opportunity Economy” agenda. She is set to speak with Black entrepreneurs in Erie, Pennsylvania, discussing her support for small businesses, cryptocurrency regulation, and cannabis legalisation at the federal level. The initiative aims to empower Black men by providing tools for home ownership, business creation, and wealth building.
Harris’s campaign has shifted its stance on digital assets. Once seen as part of an anti-crypto regime, her current position favours regulatory frameworks that protect crypto investors, including Black men who own such assets. Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen’s $1 million donation to her campaign signals a growing belief that Harris may work on bipartisan crypto legislation.
Despite this support, not everyone in the crypto community is convinced by her campaign’s shift. However, Harris remains focused on protecting crypto ownership rather than restricting it.
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