The 2024 U.S. presidential election is expected to be a defining moment for the digital asset industry. Cryptocurrency holders have emerged as a significant voting bloc, representing 18 to 50 million potential voters. A survey commissioned by DCG found that over 20% of voters in crucial states view crypto as a major issue. Concerns include the current financial system favoring the elite and overregulation stifling innovation. Donald Trump has become a pro-crypto advocate, promising to establish a Bitcoin reserve and create a Presidential Advisory Council for crypto. Kamala Harris takes a more measured approach, emphasizing a balanced-to-strict regulatory framework. The election's outcome could impact regulations, market dynamics, and industry innovation. Platforms like GRVT, a hybrid derivatives exchange, highlight the industry's adaptability to changing regulations. The crypto sector has become more politically engaged, contributing funds to federal races and Super PACs focused on crypto-friendly policies. Overall, the 2024 election could shape cryptocurrency adoption and regulation in the Western economic bloc.



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