Cryptocurrencies are becoming an important topic in the US election, but the relationship between cryptocurrencies and politics is still unclear.
On May 11th, Molly Jane Zuckerman, an author at Blockworks, published a column titled “Only Fools Vote Solely for Cryptocurrency”, with the subtitle “Americans should not prioritize their own economic interests over broader social and moral issues.”
The article argues that presidential candidates from both parties are trying to use the cryptocurrency industry to gain money and votes, and questions whether cryptocurrencies are truly as important to individuals as they seem, and whether it is worth sacrificing attention to other moral and social issues for the sake of cryptocurrencies.
Molly Jane believes that the politicization of supporting cryptocurrencies has led some candidates to use cryptocurrencies to attract supporters, even if they do not understand or truly support cryptocurrencies themselves.
In response to the article, Messari CEO Ryan Selkis stated that he saw many provocative statements from Molly and Blockworks in the column, but he urged people to stop bullying her for expressing her views.
Yano, the founder of Blockworks, responded to Molly’s article and the ensuing discussion, stating that Blockworks is a platform for people with diverse opinions to express their views and share their attitudes towards debates.
The debate about whether cryptocurrencies are related to politics is ongoing, and there are various opinions within the community. Some argue that cryptocurrencies are inherently political, while others believe that they should not be treated as a single political issue.
Overall, the relationship between cryptocurrencies and politics is a complex topic that continues to generate discussions and debates. The impact of the US election on cryptocurrencies is an important consideration for the cryptocurrency community.