As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, the cryptocurrency industry finds itself at a critical juncture. With millions of dollars being spent on political donations, crypto companies are hoping to sway the outcome in favor of more lenient regulation. The stakes are high, as the election could define the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States, a country that plays a pivotal role in the global crypto market. Meanwhile, US regulators, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), are intensifying their scrutiny of the sector, highlighting the tension between inn…