Key facts
- 72% of Americans want politicians to support US-based fintech policies.
- 35% of respondents consider it "very" or "extremely" important for candidates to encourage domestic fintech development.
- 9% of those polled are familiar with cryptocurrency.
- 13% believe candidates should encourage growth in blockchain, crypto, and DeFi.
A September poll by the DeFi Education Fund and Ipsos revealed that 72% of Americans believe it is important for politicians to support policies encouraging US-based financial technology. The survey of 1,545 individuals found that 35% considered it "very" or "extremely" important for candidates to foster domestic fintech development, with an additional 37% deeming it "somewhat important."
Notably, only 9% of respondents were familiar with crypto, and 5% with stablecoins, while 87% had not held digital assets in the past year. Just 13% felt it was crucial for candidates to promote blockchain, crypto, and DeFi growth.