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US Gen Z's Strong Preference for Crypto Sparks DeFi Growth

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


  1. Gen Z's Financial Preferences
  2. Crypto Adoption Among Millennials and Gen Z
  3. Global Crypto Adoption Trends

  4. A survey reveals that 55% of US Gen Z prefer cryptocurrency to traditional financial systems. This trend is driving the growth of decentralized financial technologies (DeFi).

    Gen Z's Financial Preferences

    The younger generation is increasingly interested in cryptocurrency and DeFi. One of the primary reasons for their preference is the slowness and costliness of traditional banking systems. Gen Z prefers to conduct their financial transactions via decentralized applications and stablecoins. Currently, around 27 million wallets engage in stablecoin payments monthly.

    Crypto Adoption Among Millennials and Gen Z

    Both Millennials and Gen Z are becoming key players in the financial sector. According to the trading app Robinhood, 60% of its customers' assets belong to those under the age of 43. Fintech companies like Revolut, Stripe, and PayPal are expanding into the crypto markets to attract younger demographics. Traditional financial institutions are also beginning to notice the value of cryptocurrencies.

    Global Crypto Adoption Trends

    Crypto adoption is not just happening in the US, but worldwide. India has led the globe in crypto adoption for two consecutive years despite regulatory restrictions and high taxes. Indonesia’s crypto market grew by 200% over the last year, reaching $157.1 billion in trading inflows. Even in countries with low income levels, the interest in cryptocurrencies is growing.

    The advantages of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are becoming more apparent to the younger generation, driving the development and adaptation of new financial technologies around the world.

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