More than one in five UK adults now hold crypto

Cryptocurrency ownership among adults in the United Kingdom has risen to 24%, with 52% planning to purchase digital assets within the next year, according to a survey by U.S.-based exchange Gemini. The poll, conducted between March and April, surveyed 1,200 adults in the UK. The survey also found that 48% of British crypto holders are interested in investing in perpetual futures products, which are currently restricted to professional traders under UK regulations. Additionally, 51% of respondents said they were aware of crypto ETFs. Among non-holders, 38% cited regulatory concerns as the primary reason for their hesitation to buy, while 39% of current owners believe more comprehensive government oversight would positively impact the industry.