Over 2 million adults in UK now hold crypto, FCA survey finds

Over 2 million adults in UK now hold crypto, FCA survey finds

Crypto awareness in the U.K. has risen, but understanding has fallen, the FCA said following a new survey. A new study by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority has indicated a significant increase in cryptocurrency ownership in the country.On Thursday, the FCA published the results of a consumer survey which found that 2.3 million adults in the U.K. now hold crypto assets, up from 1.9 million last year. Alongside the increasing number of crypto investors, the study also identified a surge in ownership volumes, with median holdings rising to 300 British pounds ($420) from 260....


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