Cryptocurrency exchange Binance conducted a survey for Ukraine's Independence Day among 22,000 Ukrainians, the results of which show that 65% of respondents consider cryptocurrencies to be an important part of the country's future economic development.

According to the estimates of the payment company Triple-A, in 2024 the number of owners of cryptocurrencies in the world will reach 562 million people, which is about 6.8% of the global population.

Ukraine, which is consistently among the top 20 countries in terms of cryptocurrency usage, continues to show growing interest in digital assets, as confirmed by the results of the latest Binance survey.

Key facts

Financial independence: More than 53% of surveyed Ukrainians consider financial freedom extremely important and cryptocurrencies have become a key means of achieving it.

Awareness and use: 60% of Ukrainians are familiar with cryptocurrencies and actively use them. Another 30% have basic knowledge and carry out individual transactions.

Advantages of cryptocurrencies: Independence and protection against inflationary risks are the main advantages of 45% of respondents, and 35% highlighted the speed and convenience of transactions.

Financial Behavior: The use of cryptocurrencies promotes the growth of financial discipline. Half of the respondents began to save more, and 30% noted that cryptocurrencies helped them become more financially organized.

The future of cryptocurrencies: 65% of respondents are sure that cryptocurrencies will have a significant impact on the economy of Ukraine within five years, opening new horizons for the digital economy.

Security and regulation: 55% of respondents support partial regulation of cryptocurrencies, while 35% agree with the idea of ​​full regulation to ensure user safety.

International translations and charity: 70% of surveyed Ukrainians use cryptocurrencies for international translations, which indicates their effectiveness in cross-border transactions. In addition, 65% of respondents have already used cryptocurrencies to support charitable projects.

"This study demonstrates how important cryptocurrencies have become for Ukrainians in these difficult times. They have become not only a tool for saving savings, but also an important part of the new digital economy that is being formed in Ukraine," noted Kyrylo Khomyakov, Binance's regional head in CEE, Central Asia and Africa.