Why Congressman Ro Khanna Is Hopeful the Democratic Party Will Embrace Crypto - Ep. 679

Jul 26, 2024

Ro Khanna, a U.S. Representative from California, is on a mission to reshape the Democratic Party's stance on cryptocurrency. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in the current regulatory environment, emphasizing the need for a crypto-inclusive platform. Khanna shares his thoughts on the Supreme Court's recent decision, how to regain trust from disillusioned crypto voters, and his upcoming speech at the Nashville Bitcoin conference. He believes that younger voices within the party are crucial for fostering a positive, innovative approach to crypto policy.

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ADVICE

Engage and Evaluate

Advocate for crypto inclusion in Democratic platforms and scrutinize candidates' voting records on FIT21 and SAB121.
Judge candidates based on their crypto platforms and push for the Democratic Party to embrace crypto.

INSIGHT

Crypto and Economic Policy

Support domestic crypto mining with clean energy and ensure fair banking access for crypto companies.
Explore Bitcoin as a potential reserve asset for its appreciation potential and ability to set financial standards.

ADVICE

Persuading Democrats on Crypto

Highlight crypto's potential to democratize finance, facilitate banking, and empower users with tokens and voting rights.
Frame crypto as a technology that can decentralize finance and make transactions easier.

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The Democratic Party has faced criticism from the crypto industry for its stance on the sector, but House Representative Ro Khanna is determined to change that narrative.

In this episode, he talks about his efforts to shift the party’s approach, his thoughts on the current regulatory environment, and his vision for a crypto-friendly future. He gives his insights on the implications of the Supreme Court’s overturning of the Chevron doctrine, the potential for a crypto bill this year, and his upcoming remarks at the Nashville Bitcoin conference.

Plus, if you are a single-issue voter, he’s got something to say to you.

Show highlights:

00:00 Intro
01:36 How Rep. Khanna is working to change the Democrat approach to crypto policy in the U.S.
04:54 What Rep. Khanna's response is to formerly Democratic crypto voters, such as Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, who have decided to vote for Trump this election
07:12 What Rep. Khanna would like to see in a potential crypto plank of the Democratic Party platform
07:58 Who Rep. Khanna believes should be the next SEC chair under a potential Harris administration
08:41 His thoughts on Christy Goldsmith Romero's nomination as chair of the FDIC
09:37 Rep. Khanna's perspective on how to convince Democratic Party members about the benefits of crypto
11:21 How Rep. Khanna views the Supreme Court's overturning of the Chevron doctrine and its implications for crypto
13:29 What key points Rep. Khanna will address in his upcoming remarks at the Bitcoin conference
14:16 What broader implications Rep. Khanna sees in the vote and its potential impact on the crypto industry
15:43 Whether a crypto bill could pass this year in Congress
18:11 Crypto Recap

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