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Even worse. ICOs are based on crypto magic money. Crypto means computers. Computers means Silicon Valley, which is the current go-to elite to hate. I can see a way to spin this politically that could resonate with plenty of the US population.



It is the current go-to elite to hate by other elites. Most normal people don't feel strongly about Silicon Valley.


Given the recent deluge of anti-SV (and anti-tech sphere in general) articles in mass media, I'm not sure about that. People do read and share this stuff.


I think the phrase you're looking for is stalking horse.




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