HarrisX research finds voters across party lines support clear federal rules for digital assets — and see American leadership in digital finance as a national priority.

Key findings from our latest national survey of 2,008 registered voters:

• 70% say the U.S. should have already passed crypto legislation
• 62% say it’s important for the U.S. to set the global rules for digital finance
• 60% prefer clear federal legislation over case-by-case enforcement
• 52% support the CLARITY Act after a neutral description, with bipartisan backing across Democrats, Republicans, and Independents
• Supporting the CLARITY Act delivers a +20 net electoral benefit for lawmakers
• 47% of voters say they would be at least somewhat likely to consider voting for a candidate outside their preferred party for a candidate that supported the CLARITY Act

Voters may not follow every technical detail of digital assets, but the message from the electorate is clear: Americans want the U.S. — not foreign governments — leading the future of digital finance.

The strongest argument for action? National security.

A majority of voters say digital payment systems built and controlled outside the U.S. would weaken American national security, while nearly half say offshore crypto activity outside U.S. oversight is a problem.

The findings point to a growing consensus that Congress should act now to establish clear rules, strengthen consumer protections, and keep financial innovation under American oversight.

Read more about the study and methodology in the memo above.

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