The UK Leads in Crypto Adoption in Europe
A recent report from Chainalysis reveals that Central, Northern, and Western Europe accounted for 17.6% of global cryptocurrency transaction volume between July 2022 and June 2023. Only North America had a larger cryptocurrency economy. In terms of transaction volume, the United Kingdom (UK) ranked third globally, with approximately $252.1 billion received in the past year. This makes the UK a leader in crypto adoption within the region, coming behind the United States and India in first and second place, respectively.
According to the report, decentralized finance (DeFi) services were responsible for the majority of cryptocurrency value in the region, representing 54.8% of the total. This highlights the growing popularity and importance of DeFi in Europe’s crypto market.