37% of Texans would vote in favour of legalising cryptocurrencies, 42% would support passing industry-friendly laws. Redfield & Wilton Strategies found these results, Newsweek reports.
The researchers polled 9,700 residents across ten U.S. states from August 20 to 24. Between 8% and 14% had heard nothing about digital assets.
Support for cryptocurrencies as a payment method ranged from 28% in Arizona to 37% in Texas and Wisconsin. About a quarter of respondents were undecided.
Between 25% (Arizona) and 42% (Texas) of respondents would back such legislation to support the industry, similar to that approved in Wyoming.
The sample also included residents of California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Ohio.
The study also showed a lack of enthusiasm regarding the potential issuance of digital dollar among most respondents.
As of September 1, in Texas took effect a law allowing commercial law to adapt to blockchain and cryptocurrencies. It provides a definition of digital assets and shapes the regulatory environment for investments in this field.
In June, the Texas Department of Banking allowed state banks to hold cryptocurrencies.
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