{"id":556461,"date":"2024-07-24T08:51:57","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T08:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/?p=556461"},"modified":"2024-07-24T08:51:57","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T08:51:57","slug":"kamala-harris-mulls-crypto-showdown-with-donald-trump-at-bitcoin-2024-conference-in-nashville-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/news\/kamala-harris-mulls-crypto-showdown-with-donald-trump-at-bitcoin-2024-conference-in-nashville-this-week","title":{"rendered":"Kamala Harris Mulls Crypto Showdown With Donald Trump At Bitcoin 2024 Conference In Nashville This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

US Vice President Kamala Harris is considering speaking at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville later this week in what could become a showdown on crypto policies between two presidential candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Talks with Harris about speaking at the event are underway, said David Bailey, an organizer of the Bitcoin 2024 conference and CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, in a July 23 <\/span>post<\/span><\/a> on X. <\/span><\/p>\n

“Would be very savvy of her to reset the democrat positioning on the fastest growing voter block in the country,” he said. ”They’re making up their minds today.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Kamala<\/p>\n

Trump Might Announce BTC As A Strategic Reserve For The U.S.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Should Harris agree to speak at the conference, it could be a key showdown in the race to become the next president. <\/span>Trump<\/span><\/a>, who will deliver a 30 minute speech at Bitcoin 2024 on July 27, has developed a pro-crypto stance over the past few months in an effort to gain the crypto community’s support.<\/span><\/p>\n

During his speech, the former President will talk about crypto regulation, which has become a growing concern for US companies operating in the sector. Many have <\/span>speculated<\/span><\/a> that Trump might also discuss potentially making BTC a reserve asset for the country if he retakes the White House. <\/span><\/p>\n

Gemini Co-Founder Says Kamala Harris Has No Chance Of Winning The Crypto Vote<\/span><\/h2>\n

Harris’s possible appearance at Bitcoin 2024 follows the withdrawal of  US President Joe Biden from the presidential race. As crypto finds its way to the political arena, Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss believes Harris has no chance of winning over crypto voters. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Talk is cheap. She would need to start by immediately firing @GaryGensler<\/a>, withdrawing all @SECGov<\/a> enforcement actions against good actors, and ending Operation Chokepoint 2.0. She won't do this so she won't stand a chance in winning back the crypto voting block. Time for… https:\/\/t.co\/KBzqZZVMSH<\/a><\/p>\n

— Tyler Winklevoss (@tyler) July 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n