Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, has issued a call to action for the 50 million Americans who own cryptocurrency. He is urging them to unite and demand that Vice President Kamala Harris fire U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler before the upcoming presidential election in November. Winklevoss believes that this bold move could put an end to what he describes as the “war on crypto” and potentially make cryptocurrency a bipartisan issue.
Winklevoss took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to emphasize the significant influence that 50 million crypto holders could have if they banded together. He suggested that if this large group of voters made it clear to Harris that she would not receive their support unless she dismissed Gensler and ended the SEC’s aggressive stance on crypto, the political landscape could shift dramatically. According to Winklevoss, such a unified effort would force the issue to become bipartisan and allow voters to focus on other matters.
Winklevoss has previously highlighted the need for clarity on who will lead the SEC in the future, urging the crypto community to demand transparency and fair treatment from both major political parties. He stressed that the crypto industry should insist on a commitment to making the U.S. the most favorable environment for cryptocurrency.
Meanwhile, his brother and fellow Gemini co-founder, Cameron Winklevoss, echoed similar sentiments. He criticized Vice President Harris for what he perceives as superficial attempts to reset the relationship with the crypto industry. Cameron emphasized that only decisive actions, not empty promises, would be accepted by the industry. He challenged Harris to demonstrate her commitment to crypto by taking meaningful steps before the November election.
