๐๐ Bitcoin enthusiasts, listen up! According to Balaji Srinivasan, a former Coinbase executive, crypto has become a partisan issue in the United States, appealing particularly to "American conservatives" and "Chinese Liberals". ๐๐ฐ
In a recent tweet, Balaji suggested that crypto is a boon for "small countries and dispossessed minorities", providing a new form of power to those who lack state influence. ๐๐ช
He argued that Democrats and Communists, who control powerful states, don't benefit from crypto. However, everyone else does. ๐ญ๐ฆ
Interestingly, Balaji pointed out that employees of top employers like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and the U.S. government predominantly donate to Democrats over Republicans. ๐ผ๐ฐ
Moreover, the wealthiest U.S. counties, which generate most of the nation's GDP, are blue counties, implying that Democrats have the most money. ๐ธ๐
"Crypto is to the right of American Democrats and the left of Chinese Communists," Balaji stated. He depicted both China and Russia as "culturally right" and the current U.S. establishment as "culturally left". ๐๐
Both sides have shown hostility towards the crypto industry. Eastern superpowers have banned crypto as a payment method for citizens, citing potential economic instability. ๐ซ๐ฑ
Meanwhile, the Biden administration has consistently opposed pro-crypto legislation. Last week, the White House even vowed to veto a Republican-led resolution to repeal SEC guidance that prevents banks from offering crypto custody services. ๐๏ธ๐
Despite this, crypto's partisan nature is being embraced. Even left-minded Democrats see potential in crypto. For instance, allowing banks to custody crypto could bring the industry into the regulated fold, and stablecoins could increase demand for U.S. government debt. ๐ฆ๐
In a surprising turn, former President Donald Trump has reversed his previous anti-crypto stance, embracing the industry ahead of his election rematch with Biden later this year. ๐๐ณ๏ธ
So, keep your eyes on the crypto space, folks! It's a wild ride, but one that's full of potential! ๐๐