Americans still prefer banks over crypto for financial access, CoinDesk's survey shows
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- CoinDesk released a survey of 1,000 U.S. voters showing 65% trust banks for financial inclusion versus just 5% for crypto.
- Public Opinion Strategies conducted the poll last week, finding 27% of respondents have invested in crypto, but only 2% hold more than $10,000 in digital assets.
- Digital Asset Market Clarity Act faces opposition from banks, who argue stablecoin rewards can undercut deposit accounts, stalling the bill's progress.
- Senate is poised to resume debate on the Clarity Act in the coming days, as the poll shows crypto is a low priority for voters heading into the 2026 midterms.
- U.S. voters over 45 express the highest crypto distrust, with 53% reporting a less favorable impression from recent news coverage.
Why it matters: Banks gain voter confidence (65% trust) and see increased deposits, while crypto firms lose regulatory traction as the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act remains stalled, delaying stablecoin oversight and limiting market growth.
