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. Summary 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. According to research published on October 27 by the DeFi Education Foundation, Ipsos surveyed 1,545 U.S. adults through its KnowledgePanel between September 8 and 16. The findings show growing dissatisfaction with conventional financial services, even as familiarity with cryptocurrency and trust in decentralized platforms remain low. The 22-percentage-point difference was reported by journalist Eleanor Terrett, who pointed to the industry’s difficulty gaining ...