Internet reports that David Plouffe, senior strategist of the U.S. Democratic Party, will join the global advisory board of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Plouffe has a rich background in politics and technology. He has served as a senior adviser to Obama's campaign and served in the White House. In recent years, he has held advisory positions at technology companies such as Uber, the Chen-Zuckerberg Foundation and rival Binance. He also worked on Harris 'campaign last year. Joining Coinbase further demonstrates the trend of the crypto industry attracting political veterans.