The transition of David Plouffe from crypto advocate, to his present role in the Kamala Harris’ campaign as a senior adviser shows the increased merging of cryptocurrency.
To that effect, Plouffe’s previous affiliations with Binance and Alchemy Pay show his zeal for embracing innovation on crypto regulations.
The decision by the Harris campaign to hire Plouffe shows the beginnings of a deliberate process of outreach to the cryptocurrency industry.
David Plouffe, a familiar face in the political and crypto fraternity, has been hired to join Kamala Harris’ U.S. vice-presidential team as a campaign adviser. For Plouffe, it is a new step forward that has embedded the executive in the crypto industry over the past few years. His new appointment in Harris’ campaign happens at an appropriate time since the Democratic party prepares for the 2024 presidency, with Harris as the likely candidate.
Plouffe’s Crypto Involvement
The move of Plouffe into Harris’ campaign is somewhat profound bearing in mind his recent stints in the cryptocurrency industry. Plouffe, who formerly worked as a strategist for the former president of the United States, Barack Obama, moved his attention to the maturing concept of digital currencies.
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He joined the Binance Global Advisory Board and became an international strategic consultant for the alchemy Pay company, which connects cryptocurrencies with traditional currencies. Prior to leaving Alchemy Pay, Plouffe was especially outspoken regarding the requirement of a new generation of rules and regulations designed for the crypto sphere.
In the interview with CoinDesk, Plouffe stressed the need to develop new regulations. These would enhance the developments and save the consumers. He highlighted the need for transparency and accountability, particularly in light of the FTX exchange collapse.
Harris’ Outreach to the Crypto Sector
The appointment of Plouffe to Harris’ team signifies the new attempt to embrace the cryptocurrency community. A crucial step given the growing influence of cryptocurrency in politics. Previously this month, the Republican Party endorsed the crypto industry in its 2024 election agenda, which exposes the increasing political parties’ attention.
Harris’ team has already started with the interactions with the industry players. For example there is a planned round table where there are going to be industry giants ranging from the company such as Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. The fact that Plouffe has strong ties to the political and crypto world can indicate that the Harris campaign will focus on regulating digital currencies and their impact on the economy.
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