NCA: 67 Million Americans Hold Crypto, Pushing for CLARITY Act Passage
The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) reported that 67 million Americans, or one in four adults, now own cryptocurrency, citing a survey of 10,000 holders with The Harris Poll. The data shows 12 million new owners added, with California leading at 9.5 million holders, followed by Texas, Florida, and New York. The NCA argues this widespread adoption underscores the need for federal regulatory clarity, pushing for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (CLARITY Act). The bill, which advanced from the Senate Banking Committee with a bipartisan 15-9 vote on May 14, 2026, now heads to a full Senate floor test. The CLARITY Act divides oversight between the CFTC for digital commodities and the SEC for securities-like tokens, aiming to provide clear rules for the crypto economy. The House passed an earlier version in July 2025. Ripple CLO and NCA President Stuart Alderoty emphasized that the bill protects everyday Americans. The growing holder base, spread across all states and congressional districts, is seen as a significant voter bloc ahead of the 2026 midterms, potentially impacting competitive House races.
Key facts
- 67 million Americans hold crypto, 12 million new owners added.
- CLARITY Act passed Senate Banking Committee with bipartisan 15-9 vote.
- Bill splits oversight between CFTC and SEC for different token types.
- California leads states with 9.5 million crypto holders.
- Holder base seen as influential voter bloc for 2026 midterms.