Hey Heroes! We’ve got some exciting news from the campaign trail. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has finally weighed in on cryptocurrency during her run for the presidency. But before we dive deeper into that, let’s talk about an impressive milestone recently achieved on the TON Blockchain.
In September 2024, TON surpassed an incredible 10 million monthly active wallets. It’s a massive achievement that reflects the rapid growth of the platform. A lot of this success is thanks to the adoption driven by popular games like Catizen, Hamster Kombat, and DOGS, which have brought in a wave of new users. TON’s focus on seamless onboarding for Web2 users seems to be paying off, positioning itself as a leader in Web3 adoption.
Now, back to our main story! In a recent public statement, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed cryptocurrency for the first time during her campaign. She expressed her support for the growing digital asset industry, while underscoring the importance of consumer protections. Speaking at a Wall Street fundraiser, Harris emphasized her administration’s commitment to fostering innovation, not just in crypto, but also in artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies.
Her remarks have sparked interest in how her stance might differ from President Joe Biden, whose administration has been criticized by some in the crypto community. According to Cointelegraph, while Harris’ comments were seen as a significant step, some crypto figures have expressed skepticism. For instance, Coinbase policy chief Faryar Shirzad pointed out that Harris’ views were “not as forward-leaning” as those of her Republican rival, Donald Trump. Trump has been an outspoken supporter of the crypto space, releasing multiple NFT collections and promising to make the U.S. a hub for digital assets if re-elected.
With cryptocurrency becoming a hot-button issue in the upcoming election, both candidates are racing to gain the support of the growing crypto community. Major companies like Coinbase and Ripple have already invested millions to influence policy, ensuring that the future of digital assets will play a pivotal role in the election outcome.