Mastercard: 41% completed at least one crypto-related activity in the past year

[Mastercard: 41% of people have completed at least one crypto-related activity in the past year] Jinse Finance reported that Mastercard’s 2022 New Payments Index is a global survey of more than 35,000 respondents. Find out that people have a broad awareness of cryptocurrencies. Payments made with cryptocurrencies have nearly doubled in the last year, and in addition, about 40% of global consumers interacted with cryptocurrencies last year, with about 30% of them opening a crypto wallet, trading the currency (27%) or holding it as an investment Hold (29%). About half of global consumers agree that they are interested in other uses for cryptocurrencies, such as paying for everyday items (51%) or buying digital assets (49%). Younger users adapt to digital currencies faster than older generations. the

But while more than 90 percent of consumers are aware of digital currencies, most admit to having little understanding of how they work and the blockchain technology that powers them. the

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In addition, Mastercard said countries were imposing onerous demands on companies in the industry and suggested that “approaches to handling digital trade” be included in U.S. international trade agreements. [2022/7/6 1:54:55]

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To make this happen, Mastercard is partnering with Bakkt, executives from both companies said. Sherri Haymond, executive vice president of digital partnerships at Mastercard, said in an interview: "We want to provide all partners with the ability to more easily add encryption services to their business. Our partners, whether they are banks, financial technology companies Or merchants can provide customers with the ability to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrencies through integration with the Bakkt platform." (CNBC) [2021/10/25 20:55:56]

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