As US conservatives rapidly shape the crypto landscape through policy, funding and grassroots adoption, progressives remain divided and hesitant. Progressives lack a unified strategy and risk losing relevance.
Opinion by: Michael Rovner
When US President Donald Trump called for America to become “the crypto capital of the planet,” he acknowledged a growing sentiment among his supporters. Crypto is no longer simply an asset class or subculture to this group; it’s a parallel financial system being shaped by tech-savvy conservatives for political and economic ends.
Political campaigns now use crypto as core fundraising infrastructure. Conservative lawmakers, strategists and donors use it to reshape decisions, particularly in places with fewer regulations. This has created an environment shaped by right-leaning values, with progressives essentially sitting it out.
