The next US presidential election is fast approaching, and the crypto stance of the candidates has become an important campaign point than many would’ve expected. According to a recent survey conducted by Consensys, a majority of crypto owners are planning to vote in the presidential election, with nearly half of these voters considering a pro-crypto stance to be a crucial factor in their selection of political candidates.
The Rise Of Crypto Awareness Among Voters
The recent study carried out by Consensys, in partnership with HarrisX, highlighted the growing importance of the crypto industry among an upcoming young voter base. According to the study, 92% of crypto owners in the US plan to vote for the next president. Interestingly, the number of crypto-motivated respondents willing to vote was more than the last presidential election’s margin of victory in every state the study was conducted.
The study found that pro-crypto policy was a crucial factor for voters in the election, with 49% believing it’s important for their go-to candidate to be all in on it. What’s more surprising is that 40% of the respondents who are voters are willing to change their preferred party if a candidate expresses pro-crypto views, while a lesser 27% are not.
In terms of governmental policies, many of the respondents believe that the US government is behind in terms of crypto regulations compared to other crypto-forward countries. Particularly, 44% of voters believe that the US government is not doing enough to encourage the growth of the industry. This sentiment is particularly valid, considering the
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Author: Scott Matherson
