Key Takeaways:
- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that Congress could pass a cryptocurrency bill by year-end, emphasizing the need for bipartisan support.
- The event marks increased Democratic engagement with the crypto industry, a notable shift from the Biden Administration’s previous stance.
- The Crypto4Harris town hall drew significant interest, with over 15,000 registrants, signaling a possible policy reset.
At the Crypto4Harris town hall, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer highlighted Democrats’ increasing engagement with the cryptocurrency industry.
Schumer announced that Congress could pass a crypto bill by year-end, emphasizing the need for bipartisan support.
BREAKING: 🇺🇸 U.S. MAJORITY LEADER OF THE SENATE CHUCK SCHUMER COMMITS TO PASSING CRYPTO LEGISLATION IN 2024!💥📈
— Good Morning Crypto (@AbsGMCrypto) August 15, 2024
“I Believe That Congress Has A Responsibility To Provide Common Sense and Sound Regulation On Crypto.” — @SenSchumer
“My Goal Is To Have Something Passed Through… pic.twitter.com/g1wBT8ZcNn
This marks a shift for Democrats, who have historically shown limited involvement in crypto, with the Biden Administration mostly supporting crypto-unfriendly measures.
The town hall, aimed at signaling Democrats’ commitment to crypto issues, drew significant interest, with over 15,000 registrants.
I don’t belong to a political party, but I did listen in to the @Crypto4Harris event. A few thoughts on that call:
— Jake Brukhman @ NYC (@jbrukh) August 15, 2024
– I thought a town hall was for hearing people’s opinion, you know, people in the town. Instead we got a few lectures of the participants’ views of crypto and where… https://t.co/jYXKqJUTOv
While details of Schumer’s bill remain unclear, the event suggests a potential policy reset, with some in the crypto community cautiously optimistic, while others remain skeptical.