NEW YORK (News Agency) — In a move signaling expanded political influence, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has appointed a former top advisor from Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign to its Global Advisory Council. The council already boasts a roster of prominent figures, including past U.S. senators and Donald Trump’s former campaign manager, solidifying Coinbase’s position within the political landscape.
<p>David Plouffe, celebrated Democratic strategist and key architect of Barack Obama's successful 2008 presidential bid, is the latest addition. His arrival comes as the crypto sector gains traction in influencing swiftly evolving legislative actions within Congress.</p>
<p>This bipartisan engagement underscores the growing recognition among both major parties of crypto holders as a significant and expanding pool of potential swing voters. Both parties are keen to engage this group, while also striving to shape – and benefit from – the lucrative crypto economy. The appointments also highlight the crypto industry's growing political power, particularly under Trump, with several Democrats and Republicans now on the company's payroll.</p>
<p>During the 2024 election cycle, the cryptocurrency industry emerged as one of the top spenders. A crypto-focused Super PAC poured over $130 million into congressional races during 2024, with Coinbase, the country’s leading crypto exchange, being its biggest financial backer. </p>
<p>These financial investments are already yielding returns for the cryptocurrency industry. There is now rapid movement on industry-favored legislation aiming to establish a complete regulatory framework for digital assets in light of a change in Washington. Republican Trump has pledged to position the U.S. as the world's cryptocurrency hub, contrasting sharply with what industry executives saw as restrictive regulations under the previous Democratic administration.</p>
<p>Americans could soon have the option to invest in cryptocurrencies through their retirement accounts. This development follows Trump's Labor Secretary's overturning of a Biden administration directive that discouraged crypto investments in 401(k)s and IRAs. Regulators under President Joe Biden had previously voiced concerns about the volatility of cryptocurrencies, deeming them too risky for Americans' long-term retirement savings.</p>
<p>Regardless of prior performance, including crypto in Americans' retirement funds – which represent roughly $44 trillion in assets – stands to inject billions in profits into the industry, even if only a small percentage of these assets are allocated to crypto funds. </p>
<p>The Trump family has broadened their business activities into almost all parts of the cryptocurrency industry. This includes <span class="LinkEnhancement"><a class="Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement" data-gtm-enhancement-style="LinkEnhancementA" href="https://apnews.com/article/bitcoin-treasury-companies-donald-trump-michael-saylor-2a767b92cd1cd83038bdd675c4ef26d6">raising billions for Bitcoin acquisitions</a></span>, <span class="LinkEnhancement"><a class="Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement" data-gtm-enhancement-style="LinkEnhancementA" href="https://apnews.com/article/circle-ipo-stablecoin-usdc-tether-nyse-b39736690f28824bdd06cf2ad98dcf3">launching a new stablecoin project</a></span>, and promoting a meme coin themed around the former President.</p>
<p>Via a pre-recorded video, Trump addressed crypto enthusiasts at Coinbase’s policy conference in New York Thursday. He considered it a “really big honor” to be referred to as the “first crypto president.” </p>
<p>Trump told Coinbase's conference attendees "Congratulations to everyone at this exciting time for your industry and in our country's life,” and was met with applause.</p>
<p>Chris LaCivita, who co-managed Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, joined Coinbase's advisory council in January.</p>
<p>In interviews at Thursday's conference, LaCivita and Plouffe discussed their initiatives to attract "crypto voters" during the 2024 election. Both the Harris and Trump campaigns saw this group as a new, potentially decisive voting bloc. Coinbase chief policy officer Faryar Shirzad stated that the company engaged with both campaigns to showcase the potential of these voters.</p>
<p>LaCivita said that Trump, initially skeptical of crypto, quickly changed his mind, influenced by input from his sons, Barron Trump and Donald Trump Jr.</p>
<p>“The innovation of it excited the President” said LaCivita. “It didn’t take a whole lot to convince him.”</p>
<p>LaCivita also suggested that the campaign recognized an opportunity to connect with a demographic that has not been actively engaged in politics. These voters include Black and younger voters, with whom the Republican Party has struggled to appeal to.</p>
<p>LaCivita observed that “This gave us an opportunity to find common ground and expand our reach with an audience that we need to better connect with in order to be successful. This was one of those great growth opportunities in politics” adding they are “few and far between.”</p>
<p>Plouffe shared that the Harris campaign reached the same conclusion, maintaining that the crypto community is expanding.</p>
<p>He commented, “The crypto-owning segment of the population is politically competitive" and are “Not MAGA voters, these are swing voters with a tendency to lean Democratic. Most of all, they are a lot younger.”</p>
<p>Both Plouffe and LaCivita felt optimistic about their respective party’s chances in the upcoming midterm elections. Plouffe noted the party not in power generally has the upper hand. He admitted that the Democratic Party “has a lot of work to do on its brand” after their disappointing finish last year, but said he was hopeful “that's going to come from the people who run and from the grassroots together.”</p>
<p>LaCivita stated that Trump’s goal would be to convince voters that he is keeping his campaign promises.</p>
<p>Plouffe, who previously sat on Binance's global advisory board, will join a council that includes former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema, who is now an Independent. Faryar Shirzad has mentioned that the advisors are expected to act as a "sounding board" on policy and business strategy.</p>
<p>On Capitol Hill, <span class="LinkEnhancement"><a class="Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement" data-gtm-enhancement-style="LinkEnhancementA" href="https://apnews.com/article/senate-stablecoins-cryptocurrency-coin-trump-5b551cf99c288c4f6059ed1689d6fcb4">legislation is advancing</a></span> more rapidly than usual for a brand-new industry, with some insiders saying this is due to a pressure campaign from the crypto sector.</p>
<p>On Wednesday, several Democrats sided with the Republican majority to approve legislation regarding stablecoins, a cryptocurrency usually linked to the value of the U.S. dollar. It is projected to pass in the Senate during the coming week.</p>
<p>Additionally, the House committees have started the initial review process for a broader bill that would implement a market structure for cryptocurrency.</p>
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