Key Highlights
- 70% of Americans say the country should already have clear crypto legislation, not unclear rules or court-based regulation.
- Over half of voters support the CLARITY bill across party lines, and lawmakers backing it could gain a political advantage.
- Many voters see digital finance as a security issue for the U.S., while lawmakers continue debating key parts of the bill.
A new national survey from HarrisX shows that many Americans want the United States government to create clear rules for cryptocurrency, with many respondents expressing support for the CLARITY Act.
The survey, conducted among 2,008 registered U.S. voters, found that about 70% of Americans believe that the country should have already passed crypto legislation. Many of the voters want the U.S. to lead the future of digital finance instead of allowing other countries to take control of the industry.
In addition, 62% of voters said it is important for America to create the global rules for digital finance, while 60% said they prefer clear federal laws instead of government agencies using lawsuits and court actions to regulate crypto companies one case at a time.
Bipartisan support for the CLARITY Act
Support for the CLARITY Act appears to stretch across party lines. HarrisX reported 52% of voters backed the bill after receiving a neutral explanation of the proposal, with support coming from Democrats, Republicans, and independent voters alike.
The findings suggest that crypto regulation is becoming a broader political issue rather than remaining limited to the technology and investment sectors.
Politics and voting impact
According to the survey, lawmakers who support the legislation could benefit politically. HarrisX reported a net positive electoral impact for politicians backing the bill, while 37% of respondents said they would be more likely to support a senator who votes in favor of it.
The survey also found that 47% of voters would consider supporting a candidate outside their usual political affiliation if that candidate supported the CLARITY Act while their preferred party did not. The results suggest crypto policy may increasingly influence voter behavior beyond traditional investor communities.
White House says progress has been made
The debate over the bill is still ongoing, which has delayed the passage of the bill. However, speaking at the Consensus 2026 conference in Miami on Wednesday, White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt said one of the biggest disagreements connected to the bill had now been settled.
The dispute was about whether crypto companies should be allowed to offer rewards tied to stablecoins. Banks argued that these rewards could encourage people to move money out of traditional bank accounts, while crypto firms said the rewards should not be treated like bank interest.
“We closed out the rewards and yield issue on stablecoins that had caused the markup to come down in January,” Witt said.
He added that neither side got everything it wanted from the negotiations. “Crypto’s unhappy, banks are unhappy, but they’re both about equally unhappy, and so we know that we got the right compromise,” Witt said.
The White House is now aiming to pass the CLARITY Act before July 4, with Senate discussions expected to continue in the coming weeks.
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