Cryptocurrencies continue to evolve rapidly. Here are some recent news:
Trends and Statistics:
The number of people holding cryptocurrencies increased by 33% in 2024, reaching around 562 million people worldwide, or 6.8% of the global population.
The United States has about 50 million cryptocurrency holders, representing a significant number of voters.
In Europe, 2.1% of Europeans hold one or more cryptocurrencies, with variations by country: 5.8% in Germany, 5.04% in France, and 17% in the Netherlands.
Cryptocurrency Market:
The cryptocurrency market remains volatile, with strong and unexpected depreciations, such as the collapse of the Terra stablecoin in 2022, which led to a loss of confidence and a significant market downturn.
Bitcoin retains the top spot with a market value of 876.6 billion euros, followed by Ethereum with 410.5 billion euros.