Report: 75% Have Heard About Crypto in Spain, According to the CNMV
The results of a new report commissioned by the CNMV, the securities watchdog in Spain, have found that three out of four citizens have heard about cryptocurrencies. However, the report, which included opinions from 1,500 participants, also found that this knowledge is still minimal, and that less than 10% have actually purchased cryptocurrency as a means of investment. CNMV Reveals Results of Crypto Study The CNMV, the institution that oversees the securities markets in Spain, has revealed the results of its latest cryptocurrency report. The study, commissioned by the....
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