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Kamala Harris’ Open Support for Crypto & AI, But Stirs Investor Protection Debate

Kamala Harris’ Open Support for Crypto & AI, But Stirs Investor Protection Debate

CoineditionCoinedition2024/09/22 16:00
By:Nynu V Jamal
  • Kamala Harris’ recent statement on crypto has sparked both praise and criticism.
  • Jake Chervinsky says that consumer protection may be a disguise to harm the industry.
  • Coinbase’s Faryar Shirzad and Paradigm’s Alexander Grieve address it as a positive development.

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ latest remarks on the crypto sector have sparked diverse reactions from the crypto community, drawing both praise and skepticism.

Breaking her silence on crypto, Harris pledged to support emerging technologies like AI and cryptocurrency, while prioritizing consumer and investor protection.

However, crypto advocate Jake Chervinsky remains critical of Harris’ approach, citing concerns over the vagueness of her promised “progress.”

Harris Envisions a Future for Crypto in America

Bloomberg reporter Jennifer Epstein shared updates on Harris’ recent comments regarding cryptocurrency. After staying silent on the matter for a long period, Harris asserted that she would take the initiative for the growth of the country’s crypto market. She plans to build an “opportunity economy,” uniting labor, small businesses, innovators, and other key institutions. 

Harris’ plans are rooted in her vision to boost U.S. competitiveness. From the tone of her statements, it seems Kamala Harris wants to create a “safe business environment” that shields consumers and investors while fostering growth in the crypto industry.

Read also: Bitcoin Drops and Recovers as Harris Polls Surge Post-Debate

Chervinsky’s Skepticism

In response to what some see as Harris’ “progress,” Chervinsky argued that “consumer protection” could be used as a pretext to undermine the crypto sector. He stated:

“The anti-crypto army uses ‘consumer protection’ as a cover for efforts to dismantle our industry.”

Harris’ connections to the Democratic Party, previously criticized for its anti-crypto stance, lend weight to Chervinsky’s concerns. Fellow Democrats, President Joe Biden and Senator Elizabeth Warren’s strong opposition to the crypto space heightens the debate.

Yet, others view Harris’ crypto endorsement as a positive step. Coinbase’s policy chief Faryar Shirzad, acknowledging the remarks, described them as “important and constructive.” Alexander Grieve of venture firm Paradigm echoed this sentiment , emphasizing that the current administration may be the last to stifle the crypto industry.

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