The National Cryptocurrency Association reported Wednesday that 67 million Americans now own cryptocurrency, a number that roughly equals one in four US adults. The figure comes from the NCA’s 2026 State of Crypto Holders Report, which counted 12 million new owners over the past year. The release landed the same week a key regulatory bill cleared a Senate committee with bipartisan support.
The state-by-state picture
California leads the nation with 9.5 million crypto holders, according to the NCA’s interactive map. Texas follows with 5.94 million, then Florida with 4.71 million, and New York with 4.66 million. The map breaks down every state and congressional district — a level of granularity the NCA says shows crypto ownership is no longer a coastal phenomenon.
The CLARITY Act moves forward
On May 14, the Senate Banking Committee voted 15-9 to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025. Two Democrats — Senators Ruben Gallego and Angela Alsobrooks — crossed the aisle to vote with Republicans. The House passed an earlier version 294-134 last July. The bill splits regulatory authority: the CFTC gets oversight of digital commodities, while the SEC keeps jurisdiction over securities-like tokens.
Stuart Alderoty, chief legal officer at Ripple and president of the NCA, framed the legislation in consumer terms. “The Clarity Act isn’t about protecting an industry. It’s about protecting everyday Americans… 67 million Americans already hold crypto,” he said.
The political math ahead
The bill now needs 60 votes to break a potential filibuster in the Senate. That’s a high bar, but the bipartisan committee vote and the House’s strong margin suggest momentum. President Donald Trump’s executive order creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve has aligned one party firmly behind the crypto constituency. The NCA’s report gives lawmakers a concrete number — 67 million voters — to consider as the floor fight approaches.
The next concrete step: Senate leadership must schedule a floor vote. No date has been set.
