As the United States gears up for the upcoming presidential election, key figures in the cryptocurrency realm are closely monitoring and contemplating the potential influence of candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump on Bitcoin’s valuation and the wider market. The anticipation also heightens as the candidates prepare for their next pivotal debate on CNN.
Ripple Labs’ CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has voiced his disapproval of SEC President Gary Gensler’s assertive approach to cryptocurrency regulation in the US. Garlinghouse pointed out that Gensler’s oversight of platforms like FTX exchanges and Binance has eroded his authority.
“Gary Gensler’s remarks today are utterly preposterous. His insinuations that ‘all crypto executives are heading to prison’—especially coming from someone who overlooked FTX and courted SBF, yet was excluded from the DOJ’s Binance briefing—are slanderous,” declared Garlinghouse.
Furthermore, Garlinghouse underscored Gensler’s misalignment with the American public’s interests, suggesting that such actions by the SEC head might jeopardize Biden’s chances for re-election. “Gensler would’ve been dismissed long ago if he genuinely served the American populace. His tenure might cost Biden the presidency,” he remarked.
Echoing Garlinghouse’s concerns, entrepreneur Mark Cuban highlighted the regulatory hurdles in the US that are hampering the growth of the crypto sector. Cuban also warned that Gensler’s policies might disenfranchise the younger demographic of voters and investors.
“Should Gensler aspire to a political future, he’s finished. His regulatory stance could indeed cost Biden the election, given the substantial number of Gen Z, X, and Y individuals invested in cryptocurrencies, who are hindered by the complexities of currency registration, paving the way for fraudulent activities,” Cuban stressed.
Amidst this tug-of-war, which candidate better serves the industry’s interests? Former President Donald Trump has been a vocal proponent of Bitcoin and blockchain technology. In contrast, the stringent regulations under Joe Biden’s leadership aim to bolster market stability and safety, albeit at the risk of curtailing innovation—a critical aspect of the sector.
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Market predictions suggest that incumbent President Joe Biden is likely to secure the popular vote in the forthcoming election, though his re-election is not guaranteed. Trading on the Polymarket platform indicates Biden’s “yes” shares at 56 cents, implying a 56% likelihood of him winning the popular vote, with a potential payout of $1 in USDC stablecoin per share upon confirmation.
Conversely, Donald Trump, who in 2016 won the presidency against the odds and despite not securing the popular vote, is seen to have a 36% chance of winning the popular vote based on recent figures. Nonetheless, he is favored to win the presidential race with a 57% chance over Biden’s 35%, in Polymarket’s most significant betting market, which has amassed a staggering $182 million in trades.
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