Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has revealed new details about her policy platform ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. However, the release notably omits any mention of cryptocurrency or blockchain technology, despite outlining a commitment to fostering innovation within the U.S. economy.
The Harris-Walz campaign updated its “issues” page on September 9, emphasizing policies aimed at boosting the middle class, contrasting with the Republican nominee Donald Trump’s campaign, which includes support for innovation through cryptocurrencies. Harris’s platform, titled “A New Way Forward,” focuses on creating a “fairer” tax system and ensuring the U.S. remains a global leader in emerging sectors like artificial intelligence and semiconductors, rather than digital assets.
Some political analysts suggest that Harris might be avoiding a direct challenge to the Biden administration’s stance on cryptocurrency, given the campaign’s condensed timeline before Election Day on November 5. Despite this, many pro-crypto Democratic figures have rallied behind Harris, urging the party to reshape public perceptions of its views on digital assets.
Campaign messaging on crypto has primarily come from senior adviser Brian Nelson, who has stated that Harris would back policies supportive of industry growth. With less than two months until Election Day, recent polls indicate a tight race between Harris and Trump, with both candidates preparing for their first debate on September 10.
With crypto left out of the conversation, Harris’s stance remains uncertain, leaving stakeholders in the digital asset space eager for further clarification as the election approaches.