Americans wary of crypto and AI despite election spending

Surveys show Americans distrust crypto and AI, with 45% seeing crypto as too risky and only 1% ranking it a top election issue. Political spending is high, but voters focus on traditional concerns.

Recent surveys show that Americans remain skeptical about cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence as the 2026 midterm elections approach. About 45% of respondents believe investing in crypto is too risky, and nearly half trust traditional banks more than crypto platforms. Two-thirds support stricter government regulation of AI. Despite significant political spending by crypto and AI groups—such as Fairshake's $28 million in primaries and Leading the Future's $75 million in donations—only 1% of voters consider crypto a top election issue. Additionally, 62% of voters do not trust the Trump administration to oversee the crypto sector, and 45% are aware of the president's personal financial interests in digital assets. These findings indicate that while technology and crypto are gaining political influence, they remain low priorities for most voters, who continue to focus on traditional concerns like the economy and public safety.