US Voters Care About Crypto & Ripple: Brad Garlinghouse

As the US presidential elections are approaching, debates and discussions regarding crypto support by the candidates have taken front seat. Considering the same, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared his opinion by stating US voters care about crypto and ignoring this industry could risk loss in support from the US citizens.

Over the years, the crypto industry has grown immensely and reached a stage where it has become a central issue in the US elections. As a result, Officials from several industries are sharing their views on how much influence crypto has in dictating the results of US elections.

Ignoring Crypto & Blockchain Risk a Serious Loss: Brad

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse posted on X saying, “Voters care about crypto - they care about XRP - it’s not a niche issue”, implying that crypto is not a niche interest but a trillion dollar industry with exponentially growing use base. He further mentioned that the US citizens want real policies that drive innovation and create jobs.

The discussion on the social media platform X started with a video posted by the “Good Morning Crypto.” The video includes Elon Musk and when he was asked about the future of XRP and the possibility of it being adopted by financial institutions. Even though Musk did not endorse any cryptocurrency, including XRP, he said he thinks crypto helps with individual freedom because of its innate nature.

In response to the video posted by Good Morning Crypto, Brad Garlinghouse shared his views. He also stated that candidates that ignore crypto and blockchain risk a serious loss in support from a growing and informed voter base.

Crypto Became The Central Issue of US Elections

The crypto industry and where do the candidates stand regarding it has become a central issue of the US elections. Unlike the previous elections, this time candidates and the voters cannot and should not ignore crypto. The political candidates of both Republican and Democratic parties have been making contacts with top individuals in the crypto industry to gather support from voters.

Even though the Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump used to criticize the crypto industry, he has become a pro-crypto candidate now. He even promised to make the United States a crypto capital of the market. On the other hand, Kamala Harris has also recently pledged that she will make the US dominant in blockchain & AI. Nonetheless, candidates supporting the crypto industry add additional voters to their list and even make considerable impact in winning the elections.

Botsfolio’s Take:

The crypto industry has witnessed substantial growth over the years, from being just a niche interest to a multi-trillion market. Supporting digital currencies and bringing clear regulatory policies is all what US voters need at present. Candidate who supports and ensures the innovation, growth, and development of the crypto and blockchain industry will definitely have an edge over the opponent.