CoinDesk poll finds voters skeptical of crypto as midterms approach

A CoinDesk poll found that voters remain skeptical of cryptocurrency as the U.S. midterms approach, with regulatory distrust standing out as a drag on the asset class's mainstream acceptance and political influence. The survey results underscore how crypto's path to broader adoption and policy clout remains uncertain despite its growing market presence. The findings matter because voter sentiment can shape how candidates frame digital-asset policy ahead of the elections. What to watch next is whether candidates adjust their crypto messaging and whether regulatory clarity emerges to address the distrust the poll identified.