Bitcoin and crypto are quickly becoming a campaign issue in the 2024 election. And so we now find ourselves at a critical juncture where bitcoin could either become a bipartisan issue or fall victim to the pitfalls of hyper-politicization. 

Writing about the politics of bitcoin, I think it is only fair to identify myself as a progressive, though I have worked for both President Clinton at his Foundation’s Islands Energy Program and President Trump at the US Department of Energy. Through my work, I’ve come to understand that bitcoin has intrinsic value for everyone, regardless of political affiliation. 

Today, however, the challenge lies in ensuring that bitcoin’s potential…

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