The American Innovation Project (AIP) congratulates the newly elected members of Congress and looks forward to working with policymakers on both sides of the aisle to advance a deeper understanding of emerging technologies and their potential impact on America’s future. Sound policy starts with education, and education starts with strong, trusted relationships. We can't wait to get to work.
Interrupting our regularly scheduled programming for a personal update. So many colleagues, friends, and members of the crypto community reached out to me this year about my mom. We’re so grateful for the support, the understanding when I’ve had to miss calls and emails, and the love we’ve felt from this community I call family.
It was so hard to talk about her illness this year, but I’m excited to share her story, featured this week by the Craig H. Neilsen Rehab Hospital.
What I've learned in 2026: Never bet against Becky Nelson.
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22% of Americans have now owned or used crypto, up from 18% last year. Only 9% say they're familiar with it.
This gap is why we exist at American Innovation Project. Education matters.
Proud that @AIPLeads partnered with @fund_defi and @Ipsos to support this new research: https://t.co/9bDLdMn2Gh
🚨NEW: Americans are more supportive of financial innovation when it’s framed broadly than when it’s explicitly tied to crypto.
A new survey from @fund_defi and @Ipsos found 35% say political candidates should support building the next generation of financial technology in the U.S., but just 13% say the same when asked about blockchain, crypto and DeFi.
That gap reflects a broader trend of companies moving away from identifying solely with crypto, with @a16zfrontier the latest example.
The survey also points to a challenge for the industry: 74% say the financial system needs changes to give people more control over their money and assets, but only 9% say they’re very or extremely familiar with crypto, and just 5% have complete or a lot of trust in decentralized platforms.
Among people open to trying DeFi, saving money and sending money in the U.S. topped the list of potential uses, rather than speculation.
Crypto ownership is up 4 percentage points, but past year use stayed flat at 13%.
My takeaway: Crypto still has a branding problem in 2026 and a long way to go to prove its value to everyday Americans.
NOW: A heckler tries to derail VP JD Vance's Montana rally, but the crowd responds with loud chants of "USA! USA!"
As security escorts the protester out, Vance delivers a pointed message about Democrats:
"Don't judge them by the yahoos they send to protest our events, judge them by what they've done."
Download the Fox News app to follow the latest on Vance's rally: https://t.co/ISpW9FcyGB
Montana’s @AaronFlint: As a father of three, I know what families are going through.
Democrat Sam Forstag is a Portland lobbyist who fought for years to raise your taxes.
Our little lady is one tomorrow. ❤️
We are so grateful for our travel-loving little human.
Huge thanks to the board at @AIPLeads who support her tagging along for my travel and a sweet husband who lets me store signage in his shop because I’m too cheap to pay for storage.