GOP Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy Promises Pro-Crypto Policy, Blasts SEC 'Overreach'

Vivek Ramaswamy, GOP presidential hopeful, announced plans to release a “comprehensive crypto policy framework” by Thanksgiving.
In a "fireside chat" at Messari's Mainnet conference, Ramaswamy criticized "three-letter" regulatory agencies like the SEC.
Ramaswamy said regulators wield too much "unconstitutional" power as an "unelected fourth branch of government."
Ramaswamy's embrace of crypto signals a potential rightward political shift for the blockchain industry.
A recent poll placed Ramaswamy second to Trump in the 2024 GOP nomination race, ahead of Ron DeSantis.
Ramaswamy previously celebrated a court ruling against the SEC in its case against Grayscale.

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GOP Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy Promises Pro-Crypto Policy, Blasts SEC 'Overreach'

Vivek Ramaswamy, GOP presidential hopeful, announced plans to release a “comprehensive crypto policy framework” by Thanksgiving.
In a "fireside chat" at Messari's Mainnet conference, Ramaswamy criticized "three-letter" regulatory agencies like the SEC.
Ramaswamy said regulators wield too much "unconstitutional" power as an "unelected fourth branch of government."
Ramaswamy's embrace of crypto signals a potential rightward political shift for the blockchain industry.
A recent poll placed Ramaswamy second to Trump in the 2024 GOP nomination race, ahead of Ron DeSantis.
Ramaswamy previously celebrated a court ruling against the SEC in its case against Grayscale.

coindesk.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/24/2023

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8/27/2023

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