FameEX Hot Topics | Messari CEO Disapproves of US President's Stance on Crypto, Foresees 'Substantial Wealth Redistribution' in Potential Biden Re-election

Ryan Selkis, CEO and founder of Messari, a leading cryptocurrency data and analytics platform, has recently voiced concerns over the potential impact of a Joe Biden reelection on the crypto sector in the United States. Through social media platform X, Selkis expressed apprehension that a second term for Biden could lead to widespread confiscation of wealth and seizures within the crypto community.

As the U.S. presidential election approaches on November 5, 2024, roughly 187 days away, Selkis has emerged as a prominent voice in the discussion, using his platform to highlight worries about the Biden administration's stance on crypto regulation. Before establishing Messari, Selkis was associated with Coindesk and Digital Currency Group (DCG). His recent statements underscore his concerns about Senator Elizabeth Warren's influence on crypto policy within the Biden administration.

In a recent post on X, Selkis stated, "If you can understand that Elizabeth Warren is the President of the U.S. economy [and] financial services regulators thanks to her early endorsement of Biden in 2020; Then you should understand why crypto’s vocal [and] heavy $$$ support for Trump will swing a 2025 GOP admin libertarian." Selkis's comments come at a time of heightened regulatory scrutiny from U.S. government agencies targeting the crypto industry and decentralized software.

Over the past year, U.S. regulatory and law enforcement agencies have escalated their scrutiny of crypto firms and their leaders. Recent actions by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) against developers linked to Tornado Cash and Samourai Wallet have sparked discontent within the crypto community. Consequently, Wasabi Wallet and Phoenix Wallet have restricted access for U.S. users. Selkis shared a screenshot from an X post revealing a major Bitcoin company's intentions to withdraw from the U.S., amplifying concerns within the industry.

Selkis emphasized, "A second Biden term will lead to mass wealth confiscation and crypto seizures," echoing sentiments expressed on X. "They aren’t baiting and switching in an election year, they are telling you they’re coming for your property, surveilling your every move, and censoring your dissent."

As the election date draws nearer, the political landscape has become increasingly competitive. Notable contenders include incumbent President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and Independent candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. Trump's forthcoming address at the Libertarian National Convention aims to appeal to independent voters, while Kennedy's advocacy for cryptocurrency stands in contrast to Biden's stringent regulatory approach, suggesting potential divergent paths for the industry depending on the election outcome.

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