According to CoinMeta, the crypto industry spent approximately $176 million in the upcoming mid-term elections, but only 13% of voters believe that supporting emerging fintechs (such as blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized finance) is very important for political candidates. According to a survey conducted by Ipsos for the DEFI Education Fund, about 35% of respondents said that it is important to ensure that candidates support the development of the next generation of fintech pioneers in the United States. The survey also shows that 63% of people believe that the financial system needs to be upgraded to address threats such as AI and cybercrime, and 49% believe that the government should not decide which products they can invest in.