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Crypto events turn to regulation and politics as US election looms

Some executives at crypto and blockchain firms have suggested prioritizing US congressional races over the presidential election.

With less than a month until the people of the United States decide who will represent them in the House of Representatives, Senate, and the Presidency, some crypto events seem to be focused on regulation and politics. 

Attending the Permissionless III conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Ripple Swell in Miami, Florida, in October, Cointelegraph noted that many panels included takes from high-level executives on their predictions for what would happen in the November race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump for the US presidency, and what the outcome could mean for the industry in 2025.

Whether the topics of discussion initially focused on regulation or included stablecoins or Bitcoin (BTC) mining, many participants suggested that digital assets had become more of a mainstream issue in US politics in 2024 in a way never before seen. 

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Harris beats Biden, lags Trump on crypto policy — Galaxy Research

Harris takes a softer stance than Biden on crypto regulation but is more skeptical than Trump on taxes, Bitcoin mining and self-custody, according to Galaxy Research.

United States presidential candidate Kamala Harris is friendlier toward cryptocurrency than her boss, President Joe Biden, but not nearly as pro-industry as rival Donald Trump, Galaxy Research said on Oct. 14.

Harris promises to meaningfully improve the regulatory environment for US crypto firms, but she holds unfavorable positions on other relevant issues, such as taxes, Bitcoin (BTC) mining and self-custody, according to a post by Alex Thorn, Galaxy’s research head, on the X platform.

“While trump is undoubtedly more favorable for the industry, we’re optimistic that harris could be more supportive than biden has been,” Thorn said.

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Bernstein Analysts Say Crypto Assets Could End Up As the ‘Trump Trade’ As 2024 Elections Approach: Report

Bernstein Analysts Say Crypto Assets Could End Up As the ‘Trump Trade’ As 2024 Elections Approach: Report

Bernstein analysts reportedly think crypto assets could rally if former president Donald Trump wins the 2024 election. Gautam Chhugani and Mahika Sapra, two analysts at the Wall Street brokerage giant say in a new report that a Trump Administration could potentially bolster institutional adoption of digital assets with friendly regulations, according to Bloomberg. “The Republican […]

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