Proof Point
Five percent of global Internet users owned cryptocurrency in 2018 Q2, according to GlobalWebIndex report
Cryptocurrency Ownership by Region
2018 Q2 (percentage)
| Note: | Data from GlobalWebIndex's How to Decrypt the Cryptocurrency Consumer Survey of 111,899 Internet users aged 16-64 worldwide |
Proof Point Findings
- Cryptocurrency Digital or virtual currency, also known as cryptoasset, that uses cryptography to regulate generation and verify transfers, independent from any central bank
- Global Cryptocurrency Owners – 5.4% of global Internet population were cryptocurrency owners in 2018 Q2, according to GlobalWebIndex study
- Top Regions – Latin America with highest cryptocurrency ownership rate at 6.5%, followed by Middle East and Africa (6%) in 2018 Q2
- Europe Falling Behind – According to GlobalWebIndex study, only 3.8% of European Internet users owned cryptocurrency in 2018 Q2, smallest ownership population among all regions
- Key Growth Drivers – Include proliferation of cryptocurrencies and related service providers, growing number of businesses accepting cryptocurrencies, and increasing interest in traditional currency alternatives
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Date Last Updated |
December 27, 2018
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