Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has made a notable move by officially mentioning cryptocurrency for the first time in her campaign. She has pledged to protect the interests of the crypto industry. This announcement took place at a fundraiser at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan.

During her speech, Harris said, “We will partner together to invest in America’s competitiveness and future. We will encourage innovative technologies like AI and digital assets while protecting our consumers and investors.” This was a big moment, and her supporters cheered in response.

Rep. Wiley Nickel from North Carolina called it a “huge” policy shift. It shows a significant change in Harris’s stance on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Anthony Scaramucci, CEO of SkyBridge Capital, quipped, “Kamala means Bitcoin BTC/USD in every language.”

Why does this matter? Cryptocurrency is becoming a key issue in this election. One survey found that about one-third of voters will consider a candidate’s position on digital assets when making their choices.

Former President Donald Trump has been actively courting this growing voter base. He even launched a cryptocurrency project just before the upcoming elections. Until now, Harris’s views on cryptocurrencies were unclear. Advocacy groups like “Crypto for Harris” have been working hard to rally support for her campaign and balance out Trump’s efforts.

As of now, Bitcoin is trading at $63,887.21, showing a 1.07% increase over the last 24 hours, according to Benzinga Pro. This is a space to watch as the election approaches.