U.S. Vice President Harris Unveils New Economic Policy, Digital Assets Are Once Again in the Spotlight

Recently, U.S. Vice President Harris gave a speech at the Pittsburgh Economic Club, emphasizing that the United States will be committed to maintaining global leadership in the technology sectors that will define the next century. She stated that the U.S. will "maintain dominance in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain, and other emerging technologies." Meanwhile, Harris's team released an 80-page economic plan, which again mentioned "digital asset."

In the document titled "Opening New Paths for the Middle Class: A Plan for Lowering Costs and Creating Opportunity Economics," Harris and his partners outline how to "enhance America's competitive advantage in areas critical to the economy and national security." They propose a "Strategy for America’s Advancement" aimed at ushering in a new era of American industrial development through the promotion of manufacturing growth and the application of new technologies. This strategy not only focuses on "clean iron and steel" but also emphasizes the "emerging technologies" that they believe are crucial for maintaining America's global technological competitiveness.

The plan mentions: "This strategy includes investment in emerging technologies and modernization of traditional industries. It will also encourage the development of innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and digital assets, while protecting our consumers and investors."

This is not the first time Harris has mentioned digital assets. Previously, she broke her silence at a fundraising event on Wall Street in New York City, stating that she would "encourage innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and digital assets while protecting consumers and investors." The fundraising event raised $27 million for Harris, setting a personal record for her presidential campaign fundraising.

However, the crypto community has reacted differently to Harris's stance. Some believe her statement lacks specific details. The CEO of a decentralized telecom network stated, "We haven't heard any details on how to provide specific support." He hopes to hear more specific policy information from Harris's campaign team.

In contrast, Harris's opponent, former President Trump, has been active in the crypto space recently. He has publicly announced his support for cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin, attended the Bitcoin conference, proposed a U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve plan, and launched a new series of NFTs. These actions have further deepened his influence within the crypto community.

The poll results show that among cryptocurrency holders, Trump's approval rating leads Harris by 12 percentage points. According to a national poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University, 50% of potential voters who own cryptocurrency support Trump, while 38% support Harris. In contrast, among voters who do not hold cryptocurrency, Harris leads by 12 percentage points.

Overall, 15% of respondents indicated that they own or have owned cryptocurrencies, NFTs, or similar digital products. Among these cryptocurrency holders, the proportion of males is significantly higher than that of females, and they are mostly young voters and racial minorities.

With less than two months to go before the election, most crypto voters hope to hear clearer and more targeted policy positions. It remains to be seen whether Harris and her team will elaborate more on their policies regarding blockchain, digital assets, and especially cryptocurrency in the upcoming campaign.