Crypto holders could have a big impact on the upcoming US midterm elections, new poll suggests
A new poll commissioned by venture capitalist firm Haun Ventures shows that a growing number of voters own crypto and are more likely to vote for candidates in the US midterm elections who favor blockchain technology.
According to Morning Consult’s poll of voters in four swing states – New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania – nearly one in five voters, or 18%, own cryptocurrency assets and more than half are less likely to vote for candidates who oppose policies that support net. 3.0.
The researcher defines Web 3.0 as “a decentralized, open Internet where people have more control over their data.”
Haun Ventures, which launched in March with $1.5 billion to invest in Web 3.0 products, conducted the survey as it looks to influence US federal regulations for the next generation of the internet based on decentralized blockchain technology.
In a statement co-authored by Haun Ventures chief strategy officer Chris Lehane and chief policy officer Tomicah Tillemann, the company says it is now focusing on the midterm elections since the makeup of Congress could determine how digital technology is regulated.
“Congress has the potential to set new rules designed for advanced technology and provide clarity for builders. It’s also why we as a team are turning our focus to the upcoming midterm elections. In particular, we want to help political leaders on both sides of the aisle understand the growing constituency that cares deeply about the corrosive effects of Big Tech and Big Finance—challenges that [Web 3.0] is uniquely positioned to take up.”
The survey finds that while 55% of voters polled would be less likely to vote for candidates who oppose policies that enable Web 3.0 — that rises to 65% for only independent voters, those who don’t register as either Democrats or Republicans.
The poll polled 800 likely November voters in the four swing states from Sept. 15 to Sept. 20 and has a margin of error of 3.5% for all swing states combined.
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