The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with questions about Vice President Kamala Harris’ commitment to the industry after her absence from a recent cryptocurrency roundtable. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, co-founders of Gemini, took to social media to voice their concerns.
Cameron Winklevoss stated, “Harris is a no-show again for the latest crypto roundtable. But don’t worry, she’s really into crypto. She gets it. Progress is being made. We just can’t point to anything at this time.” His brother, Tyler Winklevoss, echoed these sentiments, highlighting Harris’s lack of involvement in crypto-related matters.
The roundtable, which included prominent figures like U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo and National Economic Council director Lael Brainard, aimed to foster dialogue between the government and cryptocurrency stakeholders. However, Harris’s absence has fueled skepticism about the administration’s dedication to the industry.
This isn’t the first time the Winklevoss twins have expressed their disappointment with the Biden administration’s approach to cryptocurrency. Last month, Tyler Winklevoss criticized Harris for declining an invitation to speak at The Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, further intensifying concerns about the administration’s stance.
The Democratic cryptocurrency lobby has launched a “Crypto for Harris” group in support of her campaign. However, questions remain about whether political figures will follow through on their promises regarding cryptocurrency regulation. The skepticism surrounding their involvement reflects the broader uncertainty in the industry.
The upcoming Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event on November 19 in New York City will be a crucial platform for discussions about the future of cryptocurrency. With leading companies and investors gathering, the event presents a timely opportunity to analyze the political landscape and its implications for digital assets.
The participation, or lack thereof, of political figures like Harris at such events will be closely monitored as the industry seeks clarity on whether these interactions are genuine or merely a tactic to garner support from the crypto community.
