16% of Voters Prioritize Pro-Crypto Candidates: Digital Chamber Survey
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A recent survey by the Chamber of Digital Commerce, now known as The Digital Chamber, has revealed that approximately 26 million American voters consider a candidate’s stance on cryptocurrency to be a key factor in their voting decisions for the upcoming 2024 elections.
According to the survey, released on October 17, around 16% of 1,004 respondents identified pro-crypto policies as “extremely” or “very” important when selecting a candidate.
These voters are part of what the report calls a “crypto voting bloc,” showing a strong inclination toward candidates who support cryptocurrency initiatives.
The findings demonstrate that both Democrats and Republicans are influenced by candidates’ views on crypto.
Notably, 25% of Democratic voters and 21% of Republican voters expressed that a pro-crypto stance would increase their likelihood of supporting a candidate.
Perianne Boring, the founder and CEO of The Digital Chamber, emphasized the significance of these results for political strategists.
“This bipartisan crypto voting bloc could tip the balance in what is expected to be a close race,” Boring said, adding that voters are signaling a desire for “smart, balanced regulation” that fosters innovation while protecting consumers.
The survey also highlighted differences in how various demographic groups view the importance of crypto policies.
Interestingly, two in five Black voters stated that crypto positions were crucial in their voting decisions, which is more than twice the percentage of white voters who felt the same.
This suggests
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