Most US Voters Agree SEC Should Wait For Congressional Crypto Guidelines Before Enforcement: Poll

The SEC under Gary Gensler has faced immense criticism over its enforcement-first approach toward regulating crypto, and it turns out American voters are increasingly getting concerned about the matter. (Credit: U.S. Senate Website/Screenshot)

KEY POINTS

• 81% of U.S. voters want the government to provide more education on digital assets
• 61% of registered American voters believe 'SEC actions are inconsistently applied'
• More voters believe SEC enforcement contributed to the decline in U.S.-based talent
• Voters are more likely to support candidates advocating for crypto innovation

A new poll by HarrisX Public Policy Research Team and the Blockchain Association has unveiled how voters in the United States view the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) regulatory approach toward the cryptocurrency industry, and the results are critical in the lead-up to the elections.