Supporting a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and other digital assets so Black men who invest in and own these assets are protected.

Lateefah Simon accepts cryptocurrency donations to her campaign.

Bentley Hensel completed the Stand With Crypto Questionnaire and demonstrated support for crypto and digital assets. He emphasized the importance of crypto in driving technological innovation, economic growth, and job creation. Bentley Hensel supports comprehensive regulatory frameworks that offer clarity and promote responsible innovation.

Robby Slaughter completed the Stand With Crypto Questionnaire and demonstrated support for crypto and digital assets. He emphasized the importance of crypto in driving technological innovation, economic growth, and job creation. Robby Slaughtersupports comprehensive regulatory frameworks that offer clarity and promote responsible innovation.

Lateefah Simon has a campaign page dedicated to Innovation:

"Alameda County stands as a beacon of innovation in technology and the knowledge economy, including in the biotech space. These industries offer vast opportunities, generating thousands of jobs, driving significant advancements in healthcare, and bolstering national security. Now more than ever, Alameda County has the potential to foster a thriving economy that benefits all residents by fully embracing the opportunities presented by the knowledge economy.

Lateefah’s office will champion innovative leadership, fostering growth through technology and ensuring our district remains a hub for investment in economic opportunities that create an inclusive economy for our communities. She believes in uplifting aspiring entrepreneurs, generating future jobs, and enhancing economic mobility for all residents. The Bay Area has long been a global leader in technological advancement, and Lateefah is committed to embracing the new landscape of innovation, which includes cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. Lateefah hopes to establish clear regulatory frameworks to create an environment fostering technological progress and consumer protection. This vision includes implementing strong safeguards to secure personal data, promoting equitable access to technology, and expanding affordable internet access to ensure everyone can benefit.

By investing in sustainable practices and supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs, Lateefah aims to cultivate a robust economy that leaves no one behind. She will lead the transformation of Alameda County into a thriving ecosystem where innovation drives prosperity, opportunity, and community empowerment. This vision for innovation is a beacon of hope for a brighter future for all."

Derek Tran completed the Stand With Crypto Questionnaire and demonstrated support for crypto and digital assets. He emphasized the importance of crypto in driving technological innovation, economic growth, and job creation. Derek Tran supports comprehensive regulatory frameworks that offer clarity and promote responsible innovation.

Robby Slaughter has a campaign website with a section dedicated to Cryptocurrency.

The rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum is certainly an exciting but controversial idea. To debate what we should do about this emerging area of our economy and society, it's essential to start by understanding the fundamentals. Here are the basics:

• Crytpocurrency is a form of money, just like dollar bills are a form of money, and whatever is in your checking account is a form of money. It can be saved and spent, transferred between people and can be even be lost.
• Traditional forms of money are created by central governments, from the dollar to the euro to the peso. As long as the government that issued the money is considered legitimate and stable, the money tends to be legitimate and stable.
• Crytpocurrencies are created through decentralized algorithms, that is computer programs running on lots of different computers all over the world [1]. This means that there is not a central authority setting any kind of policy, nor is it readily possible for governments to audit or subpoena crytpocurrency accounts or even track the flow of this money from person to person.
• Today, the cryptocurrency economy is small but growing rapidly. It's very hard to say how much crypto is “worth” because most people are treating it as an investment vehicle rather than as currency. [2]

There's been a lot of discussion in the news about cryptocurrencies, and much of it is hype. But governments around the world are starting to think of crypto as money, and are talking about accepting it as a way to pay taxes [3] and also treating it as a taxable asset [4].

But I think we need to reevaluate our understanding of cryptocurrency, because it's more than just money. It's something profound that is happening in our world, and it's essential to understand it.

Cryptocurrency is a Political Movement for Decentralized Trust