A joint research conducted by Consensys and YouGov estimated that 92% of the participants are aware of cryptocurrencies. 37% see the asset class as the future money, whereas 26% are on the opposite corner, viewing it as a #Scam .
Residents of the United States and the United Kingdom are more likely to associate digital currencies with fraudulent schemes.
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The survey, which spread across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Africa and questioned over 15,000 individuals, showed that most respondents are aware of cryptocurrencies, with many seeing a bright future for the #industry .
Nearly 40% of the participants believe the asset class could emerge as the future of money, while 31% see it as the future of digital ownership. Every fourth gives the sector the evil eye, comparing it to a scam.
Nigerians (65%) and Argentines (56%) are most motivated to hold digital assets as a means to store value. This could be explained by the instability of their financial system and local currencies.