Kamala Harris Voices Support for Crypto for the First Time

Vice President Kamala Harris, Donald Trump‘s opponent in the upcoming November election, has just expressed her first positive stance on cryptocurrencies and emerging technologies.

During a fundraising event on September 22, Harris pledged to “promote advanced technologies such as AI and digital assets while protecting investors and consumers.” She also promised to create a safe business environment with clear and consistent regulations for enterprises.

Although she did not go into detail, this marks the first time Harris has mentioned crypto and digital assets. This stands in contrast to Trump’s strategy, who, since May 2024, has turned crypto into a “weapon” to attract the investment community with bold statements like becoming the “Crypto President” and making the U.S. the “global crypto capital.”

Trump has also promised to protect and encourage the development of the industry, while vowing to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler and reform the agency after years of strict oversight. Most recently, he used Bitcoin to pay for a hamburger at the PubKey bar.

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According to prediction platform Polymarket, Harris’s support has risen to 52%, while Trump’s has dropped to 47%. This is a significant shift since the debate, as the market continues to weigh the most promising candidate. This is also the highest level of support Harris has received on Polymarket to date.