Crypto Leaders Plan to Raise $100,000 for Kamala Harris to Influence Crypto Policy
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A group of crypto industry leaders is organizing a fundraiser to support U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, aiming to influence her stance on cryptocurrency should she win the presidential election in November.
The fundraiser, scheduled for September 13 in Washington, D.C., seeks to raise $100,000, with ticket prices ranging from $500 to $5,000, according to a report from Reuters.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Blockchain Foundation, shows that some in the crypto community support Harris over her rival, Donald Trump, despite her relatively muted position on cryptocurrency.
Harris currently holds a narrow 3.2% lead over Trump in national polls, as reported by FiveThirtyEight.
She has managed to maintain the lead since September 1, when President Joe Biden announced his decision not to seek reelection and endorsed Harris.
#Crypto executives are planning to raise $100,000 for U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at a September 13 fundraiser in Washington, aiming to sway her toward a more relaxed stance on crypto if she becomes president.
Despite #Harris being relatively quiet on crypto, the industry… pic.twitter.com/NlKH5rbqxH
Cleve Mesidor, executive director of the Blockchain Foundation, stated that the fundraiser is intended to signal the importance of cryptocurrency to Democrats, especially as a potential new administration forms.
Mesidor emphasized that the event could open dialogues on how a Harris administration might support the crypto sector and improve access to capital, particularly for people of color.
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