US Vice President Harris's economic policy reiterates "digital asset", sparking discussion in the encryption community

Recently, U.S. Vice President Harris delivered a speech at the Pittsburgh Economic Club, emphasizing that the United States will be committed to maintaining global leadership in key technology areas, including emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain. At the same time, she once again mentioned "digital asset" in the 80-page economic plan published on the official website.

A few days ago, Harris broke her silence at a fundraising event in New York City, stating that she would "encourage innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and digital assets while protecting consumers and investors." This fundraising event raised $27 million for her, setting a personal record for presidential campaign fundraising.

Harris's economic plan is titled "Opening New Pathways for the Middle Class: A Plan for Lowering Costs and Creating Opportunity." The plan proposes the "American Forward Strategy," which aims to drive U.S. industrial development by promoting manufacturing growth and the application of new technologies. This strategy not only focuses on the modernization of traditional industries but also emphasizes investment in emerging technologies, particularly mentioning artificial intelligence and digital assets.

However, the cryptocurrency community has had mixed reactions to Harris's stance. Some members feel that her statements lack specific details. Tim Kravchunovsky, CEO of the decentralized telecom network Chirp, expressed a hope to hear more specific policy information. Neil Hartner, a senior software engineer at Ripple's payment division, also believes that the description of digital assets in the Harris-Walz economic plan is "too vague".

In contrast, former President Trump has been active in the encryption field recently. He publicly announced his support for digital currencies and Bitcoin, attended the Bitcoin conference, proposed a U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve plan, and launched a new series of NFTs. These actions further deepened his influence in the encryption community.

The latest poll results show that among cryptocurrency holders, Trump's support rate is 12 percentage points ahead of Harris. According to a national poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University, 15% of respondents reported owning or having owned cryptocurrencies, NFTs, or similar digital products. Among these cryptocurrency holders, the proportion of men is significantly higher than that of women, and they are mostly young voters and minorities.

With less than two months until the election, most encryption voters hope to hear clearer and more targeted policy positions. It remains to be seen whether Harris and Walz will elaborate on their policies regarding blockchain, digital assets, and especially cryptocurrencies in the upcoming campaign.

In terms of fundraising, Trump is currently trailing behind Harris. Reports indicate that he has scheduled several high-profile fundraising events, including activities in Texas and Florida in October.