# US public sentiment on fintech and cryptocurrency

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-public-sentiment-on-fintech-and-cryptocurrency
> Updated: 2026-10-27T18:18:09.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Recent Ipsos surveys of US adults indicate a preference for broad financial technology innovation over specific cryptocurrency or blockchain policies. While 35% of respondents view the development of next-generation financial technology as very or extremely important—with total support reaching 72% when including those who find it somewhat important—only 13% express similar high levels of importance for blockchain, cryptocurrency, or decentralized finance (DeFi).

The data reveals a significant gap in familiarity and trust. Only 9% of respondents report being very or extremely familiar with cryptocurrency, and 87% stated they have not owned or used digital assets in the last 12 months. Furthermore, only 19% of participants believe the current US financial system is safe, with 63% suggesting improvements are necessary to combat emerging threats like artificial intelligence and cybercrime.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: US adults prioritize fintech development over crypto assets

A survey shows 72% of US adults support developing next-generation fintech, though only 13% prioritize blockchain, crypto, and DeFi specifically.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-adults-prioritize-fintech-development-over-crypto-assets

### 2026-10-27: US survey shows preference for financial innovation over cryptocurrency

An Ipsos survey finds Americans favor broad financial technology innovation (35%) over explicit cryptocurrency policies (13%), highlighting a significant trust gap in decentralized platforms.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-survey-shows-preference-for-financial-innovation-over-cryptocurrency

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