Key Takeaways:
- J.P. Thieriot endorses Kamala Harris for U.S. President, citing her openness to dialogue on digital assets.
- Thieriot criticizes Donald Trump’s lack of concrete policies on crypto and co-authors a strategy paper for Harris.
- Other crypto leaders, like professor Tonya Evans, support Harris, planning further organizational efforts.
J.P. Thieriot, former CEO of Uphold, endorses Kamala Harris for U.S. President, aiming to sway the crypto community towards her.
Thieriot criticizes Donald Trump’s vague promises to the industry and believes Harris, though needing to earn trust, is open to genuine dialogue on digital assets.
(8/8) There is a real opportunity to help shape the Harris campaign’s position on crypto. We’d do ourselves a major disservice by not engaging. I speak for myself only. Uphold is a politically neutral company and I resigned as CEO in early 2022. I remain a Director.
— JP Thieriot (@JpThieriot) August 1, 2024
Thieriot, still an investor in Uphold and developing a new crypto venture, has co-authored a strategy paper for Harris, highlighting crypto as a key election issue and criticizing Trump’s lack of concrete policies.
The paper suggests a crypto fundraiser in San Francisco and anticipates endorsements and significant donations for Harris.
🌐 Former Uphold CEO JP Thieriot is rallying cryptocurrency sector support for VP Kamala Harris's presidential bid, asserting she provides a fresh perspective compared to Trump's vague promises. A strategy paper suggests Harris focus on crypto, proposing a fundraiser in San…
— BitcoinWorld Media (@ItsBitcoinWorld) August 2, 2024
Despite Trump’s support in the crypto community, Thieriot sees Harris as a “clean slate” willing to work with the industry.
Other crypto leaders, including professor Tonya Evans, also support Harris, planning further organizational efforts.
Recent polls show Harris slightly leading over Trump, with the race remaining close.
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