“I believe and the [state pension] board believes that cryptocurrency is an important part of the future of this country and the economic system of the world,” said Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, a Democratic candidate for governor, who was at the event.
Stand With Crypto reported in March that the more than 60,000 people registered with the organization could play a role in determining who will be New Jersey’s next governor. The race is expected to be exceptionally close both in the June party primaries and the November general election.