Solana co-founder: Democrats may turn their fire on the crypto industry

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko predicted that Democrats will pivot to targeting the crypto industry, arguing that no one genuinely wants to block data center construction. His remarks referenced a post by Farokh, who contended that Democrats would instead support crypto because the party blames crypto-related positioning for its recent election losses. The comments set up a contrast over how the party will treat digital assets after the vote. Yakovenko's view implies crypto could become a political foil as data center buildout remains broadly popular. The debate matters for how U.S. policy toward tokens and blockchain infrastructure takes shape. What to watch next is whether Democratic lawmakers side with the industry or sharpen criticism as data center and energy issues gain prominence.