Global Crypto Ownership Reaches 562 Million: 6.8% of World Population Now Own and Use Digital Currencies
A new report reveals that 562 million people globally now own digital currencies, an increase from 420 million in 2023, making up 6.8% of the world’s population. Asia is at the forefront of this growth, with North Americ...
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