ChainCatcher reported that according to Cointelegraph, a survey found that about 26 million American voters formed a "cryptocurrency voting group" who listed pro-cryptocurrency policies as their top requirement when deciding which candidate to vote for in the upcoming election.
According to a survey published by The Digital Chamber on October 17, one in seven (16%) of 1,004 respondents said that cryptocurrency is "extremely" or "very" important in deciding who to vote for, and that they are "very" or "somewhat" likely to vote for a candidate if the candidate supports cryptocurrency. The respondents included both Democrats and Republicans, with at least 25% of Democrats and 21% of Republicans saying that a candidate's stance on cryptocurrency would positively affect the likelihood of them voting for that candidate. The survey also found that two-fifths of black voters listed a candidate's cryptocurrency policy as an important criterion in deciding who to vote for, more than twice the proportion of white voters.
Perianne Boring, founder and CEO of The Digital Chamber, said the findings should serve as a "wake-up call for policymakers" as experts predict a tight race for the White House. "Given the tight margins expected in key elections, this bipartisan crypto voting bloc could tip the balance," Boring said. "Voters are sending a clear message - they want smart and balanced regulation that protects consumers without stifling innovation."