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Elections Poised to Shape Crypto’s Future in the US, Says Senator Lummis

by Sham
April 9, 2024
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  • Elections could shift the balance of power in the Senate Banking Committee, potentially making it more crypto-friendly, according to Sen. Cynthia Lummis.
  • Lummis highlighted the Ohio Senate race between incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican candidate Bernie Moreno as a critical contest that could impact crypto regulation.
  • Lummis also discussed how innovations in Bitcoin mining, such as using methane gas for energy harvesting, could generate more excitement and positive sentiment around Bitcoin’s energy usage.

The upcoming U.S. elections could have a significant impact on the future of cryptocurrency policy and regulation. Senator Cynthia Lummis discussed how the elections could swing the Senate Banking Committee in a more crypto-friendly direction during her talk at the Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington D.C.

ICYMI: 🇺🇸 Sen. @SenLummis states upcoming elections will decisively influence crypto regulation in the U.S. pic.twitter.com/1mXfEgCrE6

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) April 9, 2024

The Current Political Landscape is Stifling for Crypto

Senator Lummis stated that the current administration has many high-ranking officials who view cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a threat, because they cannot control them. As a result, they are trying to regulate crypto’s negative aspects without acknowledging its benefits.

The Senate Banking Committee Poses a Major Obstacle

According to Senator Lummis, the Senate Banking Committee is a key obstacle for pro-crypto legislation. The Ohio Senate race between the committee’s chairman, Sherrod Brown, and pro-crypto candidate Bernie Moreno will be critical in determining the political landscape. In addition, educating Senator John Tester, who also sits on the committee, about crypto could sway votes.

Mining Innovations Could Boost Support

Senator Lummis discussed how innovations in crypto mining, such as energy harvesting via methane gas, are starting to get capital excited about Bitcoin’s potential to have a positive energy impact. This could help boost political support by reframing the mining narrative.

The Path Forward

While the current Senate Banking Committee poses challenges, the upcoming elections could reshape its membership and priorities. Continued advocacy and education efforts around crypto’s benefits could help swing key votes. The future direction of U.S. crypto regulation hangs in the balance.

Tags: Bitcoin Policy SummitcryptoCynthia LummisSenate Banking Committee
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