1/ A few thoughts on my Senator @MarkWarner:
Although I've had some strong words for him this week, I don't think he's against crypto on principle.
I think he was just trying to help move the infrastructure bill forward & didn't know this issue was so important & controversial.
Although I've had some strong words for him this week, I don't think he's against crypto on principle.
I think he was just trying to help move the infrastructure bill forward & didn't know this issue was so important & controversial.
https://twitter.com/JStein_WaPo/status/1424377150816280577
2/ I've always thought he would eventually come around to supporting crypto, & even now, I'm still as hopeful about that as ever.
As senators go, he understands technology far better than most: he himself was a successful entrepreneur & tech investor before taking public office.
As senators go, he understands technology far better than most: he himself was a successful entrepreneur & tech investor before taking public office.
3/ In the past, he's shown great curiosity about what we're building & he's made positive comments showing an open mind about crypto innovation.
For example, here he is in 2018, saying "I think we may be on top of something that is transformational...."
For example, here he is in 2018, saying "I think we may be on top of something that is transformational...."
4/ Also, unlike certain other members of Congress who've made a point of being outwardly hostile, I can't recall Sen. Warner ever taking a strong stance before.
Even now, despite the issues with the amendments he's offered, he hasn't come out swinging as a critic or antagonist.
Even now, despite the issues with the amendments he's offered, he hasn't come out swinging as a critic or antagonist.
5/ It's easy to assume anyone who supports one bad bill is an enemy of crypto, but that's not true.
Most senators still haven't learned much about this complex & rapidly changing industry. A silver lining of this week's fight is that they're all getting a crash course on it now.
Most senators still haven't learned much about this complex & rapidly changing industry. A silver lining of this week's fight is that they're all getting a crash course on it now.
6/ I say this mostly for my own benefit: while it's good to fight hard for smart crypto policy, we should be patient with folks who are still learning & might make for great future allies.
I hope to work with Sen. Warner soon on advancing innovation in Virginia & the USA.
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I hope to work with Sen. Warner soon on advancing innovation in Virginia & the USA.
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