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Kamala Harris sparked controversy in the Bitcoin community after allegedly declining an invitation to an upcoming Bitcoin conference and making negative remarks about the cryptocurrency. The claims originated from David Bailey, organizer of the conference, who cited a prominent Democratic donor as the source of Harris' supposed statement that "Bitcoin is the money of criminals." This assertion drew strong reactions from Bitcoin investors, with figures like David Gokhshtein criticizing Harris for what they perceive as a history of hostility towards the industry.

In contrast, billionaire investor Mark Cuban stated that Harris' team had contacted him and expressed interest in cryptocurrencies, suggesting a potential openness to the sector. Despite initial discussions, Harris ultimately declined to attend the Bitcoin conference, a decision Bailey anticipated due to perceived regulatory actions against the cryptocurrency industry. This development has stirred debate among stakeholders in both politics and cryptocurrency circles.