Crypto Gets Political

The cryptocurrency and digital assets industry is having its political moment this year as one presidential candidate signals solidarity and another seems open to resetting what has been a fraught relationship. Regardless of the electoral outcome this fall, the industry needs to be prepared to continue educating policymakers on its value and communicating a clear message to voters whether they’re interested in the space or not. 

This Javelin Strategy & Research report looks at the evolving political influence of the cryptocurrency industry and assesses the road forward for a range of stakeholders. Getting political means trade-offs that come with the increased visibility of the industry as well as an ongoing need to provide education and to be ready for the inevitable backlash.

Key questions discussed in this report: 

• In what ways are the major presidential campaigns making overtures to the cryptocurrency and digital assets industry? 
• What is the value of ongoing educational efforts aimed at policymakers? 
• What can the industry do to exert its newfound political influence in ways that advance its aims?

Companies Mentioned: 

Coinbase, Ripple