Mark Cuban Backs Kamala Harris as Pro-Crypto Candidate, Sparks Opposition from Cardano Founder

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson indirectly criticised Mark Cuban for his support of Kamala Harris as the potential next U.S. president.

In a surprising move, Mark Cuban, the billionaire entrepreneur and star of “Shark Tank,” has publicly endorsed Kamala Harris as a promising pro-crypto presidential candidate. Cuban praised Harris, saying she is not merely following the Democratic Party’s policies but is actively redefining them. According to Cuban, Harris is crafting her own set of policies, with the Democratic Party aligning itself to her vision. “She literally is redefining the party,” Cuban remarked.

However, not everyone in the crypto community agrees with Cuban’s assessment. Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, responded to Cuban’s comments with a critical remark. Using a well-known line from “Shark Tank,” Hoskinson tweeted, “Sorry Mark, I’m out. But I wish you the best of luck,” signalling his disapproval of Cuban’s endorsement.

This exchange highlights the growing interest and divergent views within the crypto industry regarding political endorsements and the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, these differing opinions from influential figures like Cuban and Hoskinson may play a role in shaping the crypto policy debate.

Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump

Currently, former U.S. President Donald Trump and current U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris are two leading presidential candidates. Ten days ago, Kamala Harris was ahead of Trump in terms of public support, according to Polymarket data.

Yesterday, Polymarket showed that Trump’s winning chances surged rapidly. Today, Trump is currently standing with 50% winning odds, 1% more than Kamala Harris.

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