Hoskinson And Winklevoss Warn Of Impending Doom If Kamala Harris Is Elected

Charles Hoskinson has criticized the current Biden-Harris administration for its antagonistic stance toward the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. He cautioned that supporting Kamala Harris in the upcoming November presidential election could further damage the emerging sector.

Hoskinson also responded to Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, who claimed that Operation Choke Point 2.0 remains in effect. Winklevoss highlighted that the Fed is now effectively determining who can open a bank account and thereby restricting the operational capabilities of all American crypto companies. Tyler also suggested that if Harris were to win the election, the approval rate for crypto companies could approach zero.

Harris Threatens Crypto

Hoskinson contends that the Biden-Harris administration is actively undermining the crypto sector, with no indication of a policy shift or improvement. He warned that electing Kamala Harris could harm the American cryptocurrency industry, suggesting she would perpetuate the current war on crypto.

His remarks followed the recent enforcement action by the US Federal Reserve against the crypto-friendly Customers Bank, which observers view as an excessive measure that could stifle innovation in the cryptocurrency field. The enforcement action against Customers Bank requires the institution to provide a 30-day advance notice before establishing any new banking relationships with crypto companies.

The Worst Is Yet To Come

Winklevoss added that this enforcement action is just the beginning, as the Fed is currently behaving with restraint due to the upcoming election. If Harris wins in November, the situation could become much more severe. Before Joe Biden decided to no longer participate in the 2024 Presidential race, Winklevoss and Hoskinson had warned that re-electing Biden could devastate the American crypto industry.

In contrast, former President Donald Trump has consistently expressed support for cryptocurrency during his campaign. Trump recently proposed using a small amount of Bitcoin to address the massive $35 trillion national debt. At the Bitcoin Nashville Conference, Trump received enthusiastic applause when he vowed to fire Gary Gensler if he were to return to the White House, signaling an end to what he views as an anti-crypto crusade.