Kamala Harris has removed Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from her 2024 campaign platform.
The Democratic Party's new platform does not reference Bitcoin or crypto at all. In contrast, Republicans are embracing Bitcoin, including it in their party activities, and pledging to defend the rights of Bitcoin miners, allow Americans to self-custody their digital assets, and protect financial privacy.
Pro-crypto Democrats are urging Vice President Harris to adopt a more supportive stance towards digital asset companies, which have been targeted by strict enforcement measures under President Biden's administration. They argue that the Democratic Party should recognize the potential of this technology and not let former President Trump dominate the issue. Trump is appealing to crypto supporters and gaining financial backing from several wealthy industry figures.
While Donald Trump spoke at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville, Kamala Harris opted not to attend. Even independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed support for Bitcoin. With nearly 50 million crypto voters in the U.S., this strong opposition from Harris could have significant repercussions.
