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Detroit was recently the last stop for Stand With Crypto’s (SWC) “America Loves Crypto” swing state bus tour. The national initiative was crafted to ignite local conversations about the potential impact of cryptocurrency on the economy. The event blended cryptocurrency, political awareness, and entertainment under one roof in Corktown at Lager House.
Hundreds of attendees showed up and actively engaged in a voter registration drive while learning about the potential of cryptocurrency to mold America’s financial landscape and, specifically, how it will affect Michigan voters. The evening ended with a live performance by Detroit’s own platinum-selling rapper, Big Sean, leaving attendees with an unforgettable finale.
Stand With Crypto’s “America Loves Crypto” tour is part of a broad effort to raise awareness about cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the evolving landscape of digital finance. Focusing on swing states like Michigan, SWC’s bus tour aimed to engage voters on economic innovation with cryptocurrency.
The tour’s Detroit stop brought together policymakers, founders of cryptocurrency startups, and those just curious to discuss the future of digital assets in a rapidly changing economic environment.
Attendees were treated to a panel discussion covering topics ranging from crypto’s potential to drive financial inclusion to its regulatory challenges in Michigan and the nation as a whole. There were also delicious bites, an open bar, and tons of freebie giveaways, including t-shirts, stickers, buttons, and baseball caps featuring the “I Vote Crypto” logo.
Keenan Benning, founder of Catalyst Digital Ventures expressed that most people don’t understand crypto, and so that’s where a lot of the hesitation comes from.
“They understand the impact. They understand the political value it can bring us. And so people either hate it or they just are indifferent. And so I feel like education is the key, and that’s why we are here.”
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A major component of the event was SWC’s voter registration drive. Representatives from SWC encouraged attendees to register to vote and make their voices heard in future elections, particularly on finance, technology, and economic development issues. As attendees entered the event, they were to scan a bar code to make their voter pledge.
Daniel Easterly, CEO of the 40 Acres App and co-founder of nonprofit WeCannBe, emphasizes that his voting priority is to get cryptocurrency passed as an authentic currency because it gives advantages.
“It gives African Americans the ability to circulate the Black dollar, most effectively and that’s what we desire when it comes to what we’re voting for.”
The organizers emphasized the importance of civic engagement, noting that cryptocurrency policies are still a political concern and could be influenced by those elected in upcoming local and national elections.
Shortly after the intermission following the panel discussion, DJ Mo Beatz got on the one’s and two’s and pumped the crowd’s energy up for Big Sean’s arrival. Big Sean came out to Paradise setting the stage on fire, as the crowd rapped word for word.
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