What do the party programmes say about crypto?

Major US party platforms mention crypto in the 2024 election cycle.

1/2 Major US party platforms2 documents audited

2024 election cycle

Party programmes

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federal parties mention crypto in their official party programme.

Despite Crypto Valley and established DLT law, every federal party programme is silent on Bitcoin, blockchain, and stablecoins.

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Party programmes Political Activity Public Crypto Statements

Democratic Party

2024 Platform (DNC, August 2024)

No mention

92 pages · 0 crypto mentions

Background

The 92-page platform document names neither Bitcoin, blockchain, cryptocurrency, nor digital assets. Before publication, about a dozen House Democrats pushed for a pro-crypto position via an open letter; without success.

Source: democrats.org (2024_Democratic_Party_Platform.pdf)W

Open letter: CoinDesk, 27 Jul 2024 W

Republican Party

2024 Platform (RNC, adopted 15 Jul 2024)

Mentions crypto

28 pages · 3 crypto mentions

Commitments

Ends the "Crypto crackdown"
Defends the right to mine Bitcoin
Guarantees the right to self-custody digital assets
Opposes a US central bank digital currency (CBDC)

Source: gop.com (RNC2024-Platform.pdf)W