Tech Intersect #224: Redefining the “Crypto Voter” with Justin Slaughter

The crypto revolution is reshaping more than just the financial landscape- it’s also poised to disrupt the political arena. Justin Slaughter, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Paradigm brings his data-driven perspective to the podcast today as we discuss the potential for a pro-crypto pivot in the upcoming election, the (surprising to some) demographics behind crypto ownership, and the importance of data in shaping regulatory policies. This week, episode 224  of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about redefining the crypto voter! 

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Justin Slaughter is the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Paradigm, a leading firm in the FinTech and crypto space. With a wealth of experience in government and private practice, Justin has played pivotal roles in shaping regulatory policies at the highest level. 

Topics Justin Slaughter and I cover in this episode include:

• Challenging the “crypto bro” perception, data shows that crypto ownership is stronger among younger, non-white Democratic voters. 
• Financial privacy and reducing the cost of intermediaries are key considerations driving interest in crypto among voters. 
• Swing voters, who often identify as independents are

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Chapters

• 0:00 Redefining the "crypto voter" with Justin Slaughter
• 6:13 Justin’s transition to Paradigm, drawn by the firm's close connection to data and its focus on policy functions.
• 8:45 Demographic differences in crypto ownership, noting that Democrats, particularly younger and non-white Democrats, are more likely to own crypto.
• 16:10 Historical and sociological reasons why non-white Democrats are more concerned about losing access to financial systems due to political views.
• 17:56 The importance of financial privacy and the desire for the US to lead in high-tech software innovation.
• 24:03 The need for rationalized regulation across the government and the potential impact of a more inclusive approach.
• 28:46 Data on the ownership of crypto among independents, suggesting that the crypto voter may be most powerful among this group.