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<p class="is-style-lead">More Democrats are becoming pro-crypto, and Vice President Kamala Harris should cater to the pro-crypto crowd if she wants to attract more voters within the Democratic party.</p> 
<p>A new <a href="https://policy.paradigm.xyz/writing/Dem-polling" data-type="link" data-id="https://policy.paradigm.xyz/writing/Dem-polling" target="_blank" rel="">poll</a> conducted by Paradigm Policy Lab reveals a growing affinity for crypto among Democratic voters. This is crucial for the upcoming elections and how both presidential candidates pander to the crypto crowd.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>The poll, which surveyed 804 registered Democratic voters between July 25 and August 1, 2024, highlights the political relevance of crypto, especially as Vice President <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/kamala-harris/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/tag/kamala-harris/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kamala Harris</a> emerges as the Democratic nominee following President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election.</p> 
<p>This poll comes as Democratic lawmakers and Harris’s campaign team recently <a href="https://crypto.news/democrats-launch-harris-for-crypto-campaign-to-strengthen-pro-crypto-talking-points/">launched</a> the Crypto4Harris initiative to engage with the crypto industry. The initiative aims to improve Harris’s relationship with the crypto community and counter Republican efforts led by <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/donald-trump/">Donald Trump</a>.</p> 
<p>The campaign, which includes participation from figures like Congressman Wiley Nickel and billionaire investor Mark Cuban, seeks to <a href="https://crypto.news/tim-ryan-crypto-is-gaining-popularity-among-democrats-gensler-will-be-gone-soon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">craft a pro-crypto policy framework</a> among Democrats to gain support from the crypto electorate in the upcoming presidential election.</p> 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="crypto-friendly-voters-are-up-for-grabs">Crypto-friendly voters are up for grabs</h2> 
<p>The poll found that 13% of surveyed Democrats do not intend to vote for Harris, with a notable 18% of these non-Harris voters having invested in crypto.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Moreover, 21% of these voters feel the Biden administration was “too hostile” towards crypto, hinting at the potential for the Harris campaign to attract these voters by adopting a more crypto-friendly stance.</p> 
<p>If Harris were to <a href="https://crypto.news/harris-campaign-seeks-relationship-reboot-with-crypto-leaders-ro-khanna-to-host-virtual-event/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">embrace strong crypto rhetoric</a> at the upcoming Democratic National Convention, some of these pro-crypto voters might shift their support to her.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="crypto-financial-privacy-and-concerns">Crypto financial privacy and concerns</h2> 
<p>Democratic voters deeply desire financial privacy, with 72% agreeing that personal financial transactions should remain private.&nbsp;</p> 
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<p>Additionally, 80% of those polled expressed concern over maintaining purchasing power, reflecting bipartisan anxiety in the current economic climate.</p> 
<p>Per the poll findings, “A core goal of crypto – giving people greater ability to maintain financial privacy – resonates with Democrats. Contrary to some suppositions, Democratic voters recognize the dangers of mass surveillance.” </p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="crypto-popularity-among-non-white-democrats">Crypto popularity among non-white Democrats</h2> 
<p>Support for crypto is particularly strong among non-white Democrats. While 18% of all Democratic voters reported having purchased crypto, the number rises to 22% among Black Democrats, 25% among Hispanic Democrats, and 27% among Asian American and Pacific Islander Democrats. This demographic insight could shape future policy directions within the Democratic Party.</p> 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="crypto-ownership-growth-and-trump-concerns">Crypto ownership growth and Trump concerns</h2> 
<p>The poll showed that more Democrats are likely to invest in crypto within the next year, with 27% of those who haven’t yet bought crypto expressing interest in doing so. This potential surge in crypto adoption could lead to parity with stock ownership among Democrats.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ownership among Democrats is likely to grow in the next year. <br><br>9% of Democrats say they are very likely to invest in crypto in the next year, and another 18% of Democrats are somewhat likely to invest. <a href="https://t.co/L1KE1f9lR0" target="_blank" rel="">pic.twitter.com/L1KE1f9lR0</a></p>— Justin Slaughter (@JBSDC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JBSDC/status/1822974041159876721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="">August 12, 2024</a>
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<p>A significant 62% of Democrats are worried about losing access to financial services due to their political views, especially if former President Donald Trump wins re-election. This fear underscores the appeal of decentralized financial systems, which are seen as a safeguard against political retaliation.</p> 
<p>Nearly half of the respondents (43%) believe the United States must lead in crypto and fintech innovations.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="harris-vs-trump">Harris vs. Trump</h2> 
<p>Earlier this election season, U.S. voters saw a pro-crypto Trump embrace, which <a href="https://crypto.news/trumps-pro-crypto-stance-is-gaining-him-votes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">led to 13%</a> of likely GOP voters viewing Trump more favorably due to his pro-crypto stance.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Trump <a href="https://crypto.news/trump-campaign-raises-over-4m-in-crypto/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">garnered large amounts of electoral funds</a> from the crypto industry, and it appears that Harris is attempting to cultivate relationships with crypto leaders and advocates to replicate Trump’s success.&nbsp;</p>

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