Crypto may swing election in battleground states — law professor

According to a 2024 analysis by the Federal Reserve, 7% of adults in the United States currently hold or have used crypto in the past.

As the 2024 election season commences in the United States, the crypto industry and broader community have mobilized to support perceived pro-crypto candidates. Dr. Tonya M. Evans—a tenured law professor at Pennsylvania State University—sat down with Cointelegraph to explain the impact of crypto on the upcoming elections.

According to Dr. Evans, the upcoming presidential race, in particular, will be decided by razor-thin margins—where many issues can potentially swing the vote, including crypto.

However, the law professor also noted: “If you’re a multi-issue voter who happens to also be pro-crypto, you’re far less likely to be swayed by either candidate on this point alone.”

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According to a 2024 analysis by the Federal Reserve, 7% of adults in the United States currently hold or have used crypto in the past.
As the 2024 election season commences in the United States, the crypto industry and broader community have mobilized to support perceived pro-crypto candidates. Dr. Tonya M. Evans—a tenured law professor at Pennsylvania State University—sat down with Cointelegraph to explain the impact of crypto on the upcoming elections.According to Dr. Evans, the upcoming presidential race, in particular, will be decided by razor-thin margins—where many issues can potentially swing the vote, including crypto. However, the law professor also noted: “If you’re a multi-issue voter who happens to also be pro-crypto, you’re far less likely to be swayed by either candidate on this point alone.”Read more