Political Parties Embrace Crypto

Shaan Puri observes a significant shift in the political landscape regarding cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin. He notes that both major U.S. political parties have become pro-crypto, a change that he believes is underappreciated and has major implications for the future of cryptocurrency.

Key Points:

  • Political Stance on Crypto:

    • Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are now pro-crypto
    • This marks a dramatic shift from previous anti-crypto stances
  • Reasons for the Shift:

    • Too many Americans now have wealth tied to crypto
    • Being anti-crypto is now seen as political suicide
  • Implications:

    • Government is unlikely to shut down or ban crypto
    • This removes one of the biggest risks to Bitcoin's future
  • Examples of the Shift:

    • Trump has suggested using Bitcoin to pay off national debt
    • Kamala Harris has stopped saying she'll "kill crypto"
  • Broader Impact:

    • Politicians now want to participate in crypto-related events
    • They're seeking to be part of the conversation around crypto
  • Shaan's Perspective:

    • This change is not being given enough credit
    • It's a huge development compared to 5-8 years ago
    • Once crypto is embedded in the system, it can't be easily removed
  • Conclusion:

    • The political acceptance of crypto is a major milestone
    • It significantly reduces the risk of government intervention against crypto
35:17 - 36:43
Full video: 53:48
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Shaan Puri

Host of MFM

Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.

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