Pew poll: 22% of Republicans vs. 17% of Democrats have used cryptocurrency
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Greg Iacurci, Annie Nova
Summary
A Pew Research Center poll of 8,512 U.S. adults reveals a partisan gap in cryptocurrency adoption: 22% of Republicans have invested in, traded, or used crypto compared to 17% of Democrats. The divide coincides with President Donald Trump's second term and his pro-crypto stance. The article explores the political and gender dynamics driving this gap, noting that crypto has become increasingly politicized alongside Trump's embrace of the industry.
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· 3 pulledAbout 22% of Republicans said they have invested in, traded or used a cryptocurrency such as bitcoin or ether.
By contrast, 17% of Democrats use crypto.
There's a massive, massive partisan gap.
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