Report: One in Five Consumers Surveyed Owns Cryptocurrencies

While many consumers still prefer traditional payment methods like cash or credit cards, one in five consumers surveyed now owns cryptocurrencies, according to the report. For those who hold cryptocurrencies, 28% said it was due to long-term investment, 22% of consumers said it was out of "curiosity" in the field, other reasons included alternative financing options and cross-border payments, and only 23% of respondents said they trust crypto wallets to provide a secure environment for payments and purchases.