One-Third of U.S. Voters Prioritize Political Candidates’ Stance on Crypto: Harris Poll

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One in three voters in the United States considers a candidate’s position on cryptocurrencies before making their voting decision.

According to a recent online survey conducted by the Harris Poll, 77% of respondents believe that a U.S. presidential candidate should possess at least an “informed perspective” on cryptocurrencies.

The poll, which surveyed likely U.S. voters, was funded by Grayscale, a Bitcoin ETF issuer, and involved over 1,700 participants.

Interestingly, the survey highlighted that voters are equally divided on which political party takes the lead on digital asset issues.

This recent poll builds upon a previous round of questioning conducted late last year, which indicated that an increasing number of people anticipate cryptocurrency becoming a part of their investment portfolios (47%).

The growing interest in cryptocurrencies could explain the heightened political attention the topic is receiving.

Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale, said that likely American voters, regardless of their political affiliation, demonstrate a heightened interest in investing in crypto assets and supporting candidates who are well-versed in emerging technologies.

The survey revealed that the majority of respondents (98%) had heard of Bitcoin, indicating its widespread recognition.

Additionally, a significant segment of voters claimed to be familiar with Ethereum’s ether (ETH), with only 46% stating that they had never heard of it.

Grayscale poll finds one in three U.S. voters to weigh candidates' views on crypto

A new Harris Poll survey funded by crypto asset manager Grayscale found that one in three U.S. voters consider a political candidate's stance on cryptocurrencies before voting, with 77% believing…

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