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Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has suggested that SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s adversarial stance on cryptocurrencies might jeopardize President Joe Biden’s re-election chances.
At the State of Crypto Summit hosted by Coinbase, Mark Cuban expressed his view that SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s approach to cryptocurrencies could “literally cost Joe Biden the election,” according to Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett.
Mark Cuban views SEC Chairman Gary Gensler as a significant hurdle to President Joe Biden’s reelection efforts, particularly because Gensler’s policies could alienate young cryptocurrency investors.
🚨NEW: @mcuban says @GaryGensler could “literally cost @JoeBiden the election” because of all the young voters that own crypto.
“If he has a political career in mind, he’s done,” Cuban says of Gensler. https://t.co/zNtsI2QyZB
— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) June 13, 2024
Cuban argues that Gensler’s approach not only deters these potential voters but also poses challenges for crypto companies, especially concerning the registration process with the SEC.
Cuban’s criticism of Gensler is not new. Last month, the pro-Bitcoin billionaire reiterated his concerns , accusing Gensler of failing to protect investors from scams while complicating operations for crypto businesses. This ongoing criticism highlights Cuban’s stance that Gensler’s regulatory methods could potentially exclude young crypto enthusiasts from supporting Biden in the upcoming elections.
If @joebiden loses, there is a good chance you will be able to thank @GaryGensler and the @NewYork_SEC
Crypto is a mainstay with younger and independent voters. Gensler HAS NOT PROTECTED A SINGLE INVESTOR AGAINST FRAUDAll he has done is make it nearly impossible for… https://t.co/uBKupxLhS9
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) May 10, 2024
Mark Cuban’s critique of SEC Chairman Gary Gensler is particularly relevant in light of Gensler’s recent criticisms of a bill on the crypto market that is awaiting a vote in the US House of Representatives. Gensler has argued that the proposed legislation would exclude blockchains and cryptocurrencies from securities regulation, potentially undermining investor protection.
🚨🇺🇸MARK CUBAN: IF TRUMP WINS, THANK THE SEC | "CRYPTO VOTERS WILL BE HEARD!"
"If Biden loses, there is a good chance you will be able to thank Gary Gensler and the SEC.
Crypto is a mainstay with younger and independent voters.
Gensler HAS NOT PROTECTED A SINGLE INVESTOR… pic.twitter.com/rNOAL0a8uL
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 11, 2024
This standpoint is a central point of contention for Cuban, who believes Gensler’s stance could alienate young cryptocurrency voters, impacting President Joe Biden’s electoral prospects.
As of early June, traders on Polymarket continued to favor Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election victory. Despite a guilty verdict in one of his cases, 75% of bets on the platform predicted that Trump would not serve prison time.
Over a two-week period, bets on Trump winning the presidency stood at 56%, while those favoring Joe Biden were initially at 37%. However, recent figures show a slight shift: Trump’s support has stabilized at 56%, but bets on Biden have decreased to 34%, indicating a drop in confidence among Polymarket traders regarding his chances.
Former US President Donald Trump has recently shifted his position on cryptocurrency, embracing the technology and promising to counter President Joe Biden’s regulatory approach.
As CCN reported, Trump has pledged to “end Joe Biden’s war on crypto” and ensure that “the future of crypto and the future of Bitcoin will be made in America.” This represents a significant change from his earlier, more skeptical views on cryptocurrency.
Additionally, in a post on his Truth Social media network, Trump criticized Biden’s handling of the cryptocurrency industry, claiming he would protect it from government overreach while accusing Biden of wanting the industry “to die a slow and painful death.”