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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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