Survey: 43% Singaporeans own cryptocurrencies – Bits Media

Asian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve conducted a survey, according to which 43% adult Singaporeans own cryptocurrencies.

The report notes, what 46% of respondents are going to buy cryptocurrencies in the next 12 months. Younger investors are already invested in digital assets - 66% respondents aged 26 to 45 years answered positively to this question.

Wherein 93% The respondents were told, What at least heard about bitcoin. Around 40% Of these, the first cryptocurrency was called an "investment asset", but 25% consider bitcoin “digital gold” or “means of accumulation of wealth”.

In the age group from 26 to 35 about three quarters of the respondents expressed confidence in that, that cryptocurrencies will be widely used as among individuals, So among companies.

“Singapore is a key region for cryptocurrencies in Asia thanks to a reliable and well -regulated infrastructure of financial markets and openness for technology”, - noted Adrian Przhelozo, General Director of Independent Reserve (Adrian translated).

Singapore has much further advanced in accepting cryptocurrencies compared to other countries. for instance, Among the Australians, only the cryptocurrencies owns 18.6% adult population, And in the USA this indicator is even lower - total 6%.