Report: The number of global cryptocurrency holders reaches 562 million, accounting for 6.8% of the total population
ChainCatcher news, the fintech company Triple A recently released a report titled "2024 Global Cryptocurrency Ownership Status," which delves into the trends of cryptocurrency ownership worldwide and its evolving role in the financial ecosystem.Eric Barbier, founder and CEO of Triple A, wrote in the report's preface: "Today, there are 562 million people globally who own some form of digital currency, up from 420 million in 2023. In other words, 6.8% of the world's population owns and uses digital currency."The report highlights that Asia is leading this trend, with the number of cryptocurrency owners increasing from 268.2 million to 326.8 million, a growth of 21.8%. North America follows closely, rising from 52.1 million to 72.2 million, a growth of 38.6%.Additionally, the number of cryptocurrency holders in South America surged from 25.5 million to 55.2 million, an increase of 116.5%. Europe also saw significant growth, with the number rising from 30.7 million to 49.2 million, a growth of 60.3%. Africa experienced moderate growth from 40.1 million to 43.5 million, an increase of 8.5%. In Oceania, the number of cryptocurrency holders increased from 1.4 million to 3 million, a growth of 114.3%.