North America leads in crypto usage trend, Chainalysis says
The recent report from Chainalysis offers an insightful look into the crypto market in North America, examining its global dominance, the impact of institutional investments, etc. The Chainalysis report posted on Oct. 23 shows the dominant position of the United States in the global crypto currency market. The country accounted for over $1 trillion in transaction volume from July 2022 to June 2023, and when combined with Canada, nearly a quarter of the global transaction volume. This impressive figure is primarily attributed to significant engagement from large institutional investors, with transactions of $1 million or more comprising 76.9% of the region’s transaction volume. Crypto transactions across the world | Source: Chainalysis However, the crypto landscape has experienced fluctuations, notably after the FTX exchange incident and the commencement of Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial, which led to a contraction in activity. This situation was further exacerbated by t...