Chuck Schumer to Address Digital Asset Advocates at Crypto For Harris

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is scheduled to speak this Wednesday evening at a virtual “Crypto for Harris” town hall.

New: Schumer will speak at tonight’s @Crypto4Harris virtual event, I’m told: https://t.co/uOuE4ezXB5

ICYMI, more details on the townhall in Morning Money last week: https://t.co/tSn8Y6LcqY pic.twitter.com/q4ZAXSi5wF

— Eleanor Mueller (@Eleanor_Mueller) August 14, 2024

According to a report by Politico, Schumer will join other lawmakers and industry insiders at the event, supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign and advocating for pro-crypto policies.

Schumer, Gillibrand, and House Representatives to Headline “Crypto for Harris” Town Hall

This virtual event is shaping up to be a major showing of Democratic support for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, signaling a push to strengthen ties between the party and the cryptocurrency sector ahead of the 2024 election.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are both slated to deliver keynote speeches at the event.

We're excited to welcome one of our Keynote speakers to the #Crypto4Harris Town Hall:@SenGillibrand has been in the trenches fighting from within the U.S. Senate to advance constructive legislation for our industry for years.

Come hear why she supports @KamalaHQ for President,… https://t.co/OKZdXbFE0A pic.twitter.com/sjEXt0ydro

— Crypto4Harris (@Crypto4Harris) August 14, 2024

Senator Gillibrand has a history of advocating for the crypto industry, consistently pushing for favorable legislation during her time in the Senate. Her participation in the town hall suggests that a potential Harris administration would prioritize creating a regulatory framework conducive to the industry’s growth.

Schumer, who has previously backed efforts to overturn certain Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations impacting the crypto industry, has also expressed interest in developing a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework in the Senate.

Joining Schumer and Gillibrand are a number of House Democrats, including Representatives Yadira Caraveo (CO), Don Davis (BC), Adam Schiff (CA), Josh Harder (CA), and Ritchie Torres (NY), as confirmed by event organizer Jonathan Padilla.

This strong turnout from lawmakers, alongside industry leaders like Michael Cuban and Cathy Wood, suggests that Kamala Harris may be incorporating a pro-crypto stance into her campaign strategy to appeal to voters, particularly those involved in the cryptocurrency space.

Ramaswamy Recommends Clearer Crypto Guidelines

According to former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Harris could potentially use crypto-friendly language to connect with the digital asset community, following the example set by Republican nominee Donald Trump.

🇺🇸 Kamala Harris may take on crypto-friendly language to win votes in the 2024 presidential election, Vivek Ramaswamy says. Here's why.#KamalaHarris #VivekRamaswamyhttps://t.co/mD5nBgVzoV

— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) August 14, 2024

He emphasized that even if her stance differs from others in the political landscape, it could still contribute positively to the national debate on cryptocurrency regulation.

“I think that’s a good thing,” said Ramaswamy. “I think we should want great debate in the marketplace of ideas. Even if she offers a thoughtful digital asset framework or policy – even if I don’t agree with all of it – I think that’ll be a good thing for the country.”

However, Ramaswamy challenged Harris to go beyond vague statements and clearly define her views on key crypto-related issues, such as asset self-custody and the future leadership of the SEC.

“Say what you actually believe about self-custody of assets; say what you actually believe about whether Gary Gensler should continue as the leader of the SEC. So I think those specifics are going to matter a lot,” stated Ramaswamy.