About 67 million people in the United States hold cryptocurrencies, and ownership is spreading rapidly as discussions also accelerate on federal regulation bills related to the sector.

BeInCrypto, a blockchain-focused media outlet, reported on Tuesday that the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) said a recent survey showed about 1 in 4 U.S. adults hold cryptocurrencies. The figure is based on the “2026 Crypto Ownership Report,” conducted by the NCA with polling firm Harris Poll of 10,000 U.S. adults.

The report said new holders rose by 12 million, putting total crypto holders at 67 million. By state, California had the most at 9.5 million, followed by Texas at 5.94 million, Florida at 4.71 million and New York at 4.66 million. The NCA explained that a meaningful number of crypto holders was confirmed in every state and in every U.S. House election district.

The release of the statistics is drawing attention as it coincides with the legislative process for the “2025 Digital Asset Market Clarity Act” being discussed in the U.S. Congress. The bill recently passed the Senate Banking Committee by 15 to 9 and was referred to the full Senate. The House previously passed an earlier version of the bill before July 2025 by 294 to 134.

The bill would classify digital assets by their characteristics, placing commodity-like assets under the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and tokens that qualify as securities under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Senate floor would need 60 votes in favor to overcome a filibuster.

In the Senate Banking Committee vote, all Republican senators supported it. Democratic Senators Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland also voted in favor, showing some bipartisan backing. Whether the same pattern continues on the floor is emerging as a key point to watch.

Stuart Alderoty (스튜어트 앨더로티), Ripple's chief legal officer and NCA chairman, stressed that the Clarity Act is not about protecting a specific industry but about providing clear rules for ordinary Americans participating in a multi-trillion-dollar crypto economy. He added that legislation is needed now, given that 67 million Americans already hold cryptocurrencies.

The distribution of holders is also intertwined with the political landscape. Alongside Republican strongholds such as Texas and Florida, Democratic strongholds such as California and New York are also among the top states, raising the possibility that crypto holders could emerge as an influential voter group in future elections.

Separately, President Donald Trump has been accelerating crypto policy discussions through an executive order establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve, and the White House has previously said progress is being made on related institutional arrangements.

Markets are focused on the Senate floor vote outcome. With the base of holders expanding quickly, whether the bipartisan support seen at the committee stage carries through on the floor is emerging as a key variable that will determine the direction of the U.S. digital asset regulatory framework.