Unchained Are Democrats Against Crypto? These Two Congressional Candidates Say No - Ep.316
Feb 4, 2022
Shrina Kurani, a tech-savvy candidate for California's 41st District, and Morgan Harper, an advocate for economic opportunity and former CFPB official running for U.S. Senate in Ohio, passionately discuss their pro-crypto campaigns. They argue that crypto can enhance financial equity while remaining environmentally conscious. Shrina shares how minting NFTs raised campaign funds, while both stress the need for educating regulators about Web3. They emphasize the importance of clear regulations to foster innovation and warn against single-issue voting.
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Morgan Harper's Crypto Journey
- Morgan Harper's work at the CFPB introduced her to crypto and its potential.
- Ohioans' interest in crypto for wealth-building motivated her pro-crypto stance.
Shrina Kurani's Path to Web3
- Shrina Kurani's background in engineering and sustainability led her to Web3.
- She realized Web3's potential to address inequality and access to capital.
Flaws of Traditional Finance
- Traditional finance has significant flaws, like predatory overdraft fees.
- Focusing only on crypto's problems ignores existing systemic issues.