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While one in five consider crypto a significant factor in their political thinking, only about 62% of those are supportive of digital assets, suggesting there may be animosity among the remainder of people who are most engaged on crypto issues.As U.S.
About 14% of people in the online survey of registered voters own crypto right now, they said, and many more have a high awareness of the emerging financial technology. But fewer than one in three voters surveyed – 31% – said they have positive views on digital assets, according to the snapshot of responses from people in Michigan, Ohio, Montana, Pennsylvania and Arizona.
Though most of the swing-state voters — on whose shoulders the presidential selection and the congressional majorities could rest – may distrust crypto, even more of them think the current financial system is outdated and needs to be overhauled . A significant 41% of them also granted that crypto may represent a path to financial security .
Whatever side the voters land on, Kristin Smith, CEO of the Blockchain Association, noted in a statement that the poll demonstrates"digital assets have emerged as a significant issue in the upcoming election."
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