Poll Says Voters Want Policy Interests to Align with Crypto, Technology

The Crypto Council for Innovation, a prominent alliance of crypto industry leaders, on Wednesday released the findings of a poll of U.S. voters that highlights the particular importance the industry and its participants are predicted to play in November’s tightly contested midterm elections. Taken between Oct. 8 to Oct. 10, the survey included responses from some 1,200 likely voters.

The report found that 13% of 1,200 likely voters held cryptocurrency, with a roughly even amount coming from each party. This is more than those with mutual funds (12%), nearly triple those with bonds (5%), and slightly less than those holding stock (16%).

The Crypto Council’s polling also finds that a majority of U.S. voters think crypto has unrealized potential. "Our national survey shows voters believe in the promise of digital assets and see it as a long-term part of the economy and their financial future," said Cory Gardner, former U.S. senator and chief strategist of political affairs for the Crypto Council.