Study: A third of the British invested in cryptocurrencies – Bits Media

According to the study, held by the British site Vouchercodes, Currently 34% residents of Great Britain already own any form of digital assets.

Analysts noted, that the population of Great Britain turned to cryptocurrencies and digital assets against the background crisis in the economy and rising prices for mass consumption goods. No less important is the reduction in the course of the pounds in relation to most of the world currencies.

“The pounds of sterling to the dollar fell more, than on the fifth. In relation to the euro, the fall is less, although it is quite noticeable 7%. The fall in the course in relation to the Swiss franc - more 14%. In other words, The value of UK assets falls under the current government ", - emphasized the political editor of ITV News Robert Peston (Robert Peston).

The most popular among the British remains bitcoin - the purchase of BTC was reported 20% respondents. They also often invest in ETH (8%), DOGE (6%), LTC (5%) и LINK (3%). Among the main reasons for refusing to invest in cryptocurrency, respondents called a misunderstanding of crypto assets (40%), Lack of regulation (37%) and the need for a thorough study of the topic (32%).

Previously reported, that the new Cabinet of Britain Ministers plans to continue efforts to develop the cryptocurrency industry in the country.