US crypto support trails financial innovation by 22 points, survey finds

Americans have shown considerably more support for financial innovation than for cryptocurrency-specific policies, with a new Ipsos survey finding that 35% want political candidates to support developing financial technology in the United States, compared with 13% when the question refers explicitly to blockchain, cryptocurrency and decentralized finance. Financial innovation attracts 35% support, compared with 13% for explicitly crypto-related policies. Only 9% report strong crypto familiarity, while 5% express substantial trust in decentralized platforms. Crypto ownership or usage rose from 18% in 2025 to 22% in 2026. Saving and domestic money transfers lead potential DeFi applications among interested respondents.