Brian Armstrong predicted crypto policy could be a deciding issue at the polls, writing Tuesday, "The midterms are coming, and the crypto voters are watching." He was responding to Stand With Crypto, which urged lawmakers to treat crypto voters as a serious constituency heading into November. The group highlighted the 100 day mark before Election Day and shared polling that backed up the warning: roughly seven in ten crypto owners say a candidate's stance on crypto will factor into their vote, 73% are closely tracking which crypto policies their representatives support, and about eight in ten say they are "almost certain" to show up in November.
Those voter stats are paired with real money. Fairshake - a pro-crypto super PAC - directed about $130 million toward supporting crypto-friendly contenders during the 2024 cycle, and Coinbase ranks among its biggest corporate backers. The group says it has built a roughly $193 million war chest, described as the largest industry specific fund ahead of a midterm cycle, as it heads toward the 2026 midterms.
Washington's timeline is tight. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said on CNBC Tuesday that he is "committed to supporting Congress in advancing the CLARITY Act, including providing technical assistance." He added that U.S. leadership in the "digital finance revolution" depends on "a regulatory framework worthy of" American innovators. The Digital Market Asset Clarity (CLARITY) Act has only a shrinking Senate window before the August 7 recess.
There are ongoing concerns it may fall short of the 60 votes needed, though Senate leaders were reportedly working to secure at least an initial floor vote before lawmakers leave town. In markets, COIN slipped 0.8% in pre market trading Wednesday. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment sat in the bearish zone, while chatter held around normal over the last day.
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