Mark Cuban Sees Kamala Harris as More Receptive to Cryptocurrency

US Vice President Kamala Harris is likely to be “much more open” to technological innovations and cryptocurrencies than Joe Biden, according to billionaire Mark Cuban in a comment to Politico.

He believes the tech industry might find an unexpected ally in Harris, who previously served as a senator and California’s attorney general.

“The messages I receive, though not confirmed by the Vice President, suggest she will be much more open to business, [artificial intelligence], cryptocurrency, and government as a service,” he noted. 

In an interview with Decrypt, Cuban revealed that advisors close to Harris have already begun reaching out to him for consultations on digital assets.

“I get a lot of questions from her camp about cryptocurrency, so I take that as a good sign,” the businessman added.

Cuban emphasized that he knows of no other industry leader receiving similar inquiries. 

On July 22, lobbyists from the Chamber of Digital Commerce sent Harris a letter urging her to support the industry and choose a running mate with firm and conscientious views on cryptocurrency. 

? This morning, we sent a letter to @VP with important requests to support the #digitalasset industry. It’s in the best interest of the American people for Democrats to embrace this technology fully. @VP has a unique chance to lead this change. Here are our 3 key asks:? pic.twitter.com/9QkjQ1fxEx

— The Digital Chamber (@DigitalChamber) July 22, 2024

“There is a public perception that the [Democratic] party holds a negative view on digital assets, largely due to the noticeably cautious and sometimes hostile approach of the Biden/Harris administration to these transformative technologies. Your anticipated candidacy for the presidency represents an opportunity to change this perception,” the document states. 

Earlier, Bloomberg noted the hopes of Bitcoin companies for Donald Trump’s presidency. Last week, Trump introduced cryptocurrency supporter J.D. Vance as his vice-presidential candidate.

Back in July, the meme coin associated with Kamala Harris, KAMA, reached a new all-time high following reports of her participation in the elections.