Bridging the crypto divide: Global adoption trends and the African lag (1)

Crypto Market Growth and User Participation

User participation in cryptocurrencies has grown significantly. By late 2024, over 560 million people globally owned or used cryptocurrencies. This represents about 6.8 percent of the world's population (Kraken, 2024).

Venture funding for crypto startups also increased. Despite a broader “funding winter,” these startups attracted $