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Bitcoin and crypto are quickly becoming a campaign issue in the 2024 election. And so we now find ourselves at a critical juncture where bitcoin could either become a bipartisan issue or fall victim to the pitfalls of hyper-politicization.  Writing about the politics of bitcoin, I think it is only fair to identify myself as a progressive, though I have worked for both President Clinton at his Foundation’s Islands Energy Program and President Trump at the US Department of Energy. Through my work, I’ve come to understand that bitcoin has intrinsic value for everyone, regardless of political affiliation.  Today, however, the challenge lies in ensuring that bitcoin’s potential isn’t overshadowed by political maneuvering. Recently, President Trump has incorporated a “pro-bitcoin” stance into his stump speeches, signaling a notable shift in his political strategy. Now reports suggest that President Biden is also engaging with crypto stakeholders in order to explore how he too can appeal to the burgeoning bitcoin/crypto enthusiast community.  This newfound political interest from both ends of the spectrum presents a unique opportunity — and a significant risk. Bitcoin is a neutral technology, much like the internet. It holds immense potential to reshape our financial systems, offering a permissionless and open monetary system. However, its future depends heavily on how we craft policy around it, and more crucially, how it is perceived by people across the ideological spectrum. This policy-making process should be inclusive, measured and aimed at unlocking bitcoin’s potential for all, rather than being swayed by the political winds of the moment.  I believe that bitcoin can either help unify our politics or become another battleground.  Thought leaders in the bitcoin and crypto space have voiced concerns over the current administration’s anti-industry stance. They argue that the clear moves by the administration to stymie bitcoin and crypto…

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