Why AOC’s ‘Special Interest’ Label on Crypto is Stirring Controversy

• Tyler Winklevoss disputes AOC’s special interest claim, asserting crypto’s broad impact.
• He warns that anti-crypto attacks are ‘political suicide.’
• AOC calls Fairshake’s $15 million ad campaign “corrupt” and a democratic threat.

US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has sparked controversy within the crypto community by labeling digital assets as a special interest group. In response, Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss criticized AOC’s remarks, suggesting that her political consultants overlooked crucial data about the widespread adoption of cryptocurrency within the U.S.

The top executive warned that anti-crypto politicians are beginning…