Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris formally referenced cryptocurrency for the first time during her election campaign, promising to safeguard the industry’s interests.
What happened: During a fundraiser at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan, the incumbent vice president marketed her pro-emerging technology agenda, Bloomberg reported Sunday.
“We will partner together to invest in America’s competitiveness, to invest in America’s future. We will encourage innovative technologies like AI and digital assets, while protecting our consumers and investors,” Harris said.
The first public mention of cryptocurrency elicited cheers from Harris campaign supporters.
Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.) dubbed it a “huge” policy development and a significant reset on her positions on cryptocurrencies and blockchains.
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