NMI Releases Survey on Consumer Cryptocurrency Spending
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On November 12, 2026, Digital Transactions News reported on an NMI survey of U.S. consumers’ willingness to spend cryptocurrency. The survey found that 34% of consumers were somewhat likely to use cryptocurrency for holiday shopping, and about one-third might spend it at familiar merchants in the next 12 months. If two merchants offered the same products, 30% of respondents would be more likely to choose the merchant that accepts cryptocurrency. The survey also found that 62% of consumers want to see a dollar equivalent, including fees, at checkout, and 51% want refunds handled in the same way as with a dollar-denominated credit or debit card.
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- Digital Transactions NewsNMI survey: Consumers are beginning to accept spending cryptocurrency
An NMI survey found that 34% of U.S. consumers are more likely to use cryptocurrency for holiday shopping, and about one-third may spend it at familiar merchants in the next 12 months. If two merchants offer the same products, 30% would be more likely to choose the one that accepts cryptocurrency; 62% want to see the dollar equivalent including fees at checkout, and 51% want refunds to work the same way as with dollar-denominated credit or debit cards.
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