Study: Nigeria is the English-speaking country with the most interest in cryptocurrencies in the world

[Research: Nigeria is the English-speaking country most interested in cryptocurrencies in the world] Golden Finance reported that a new study found that Nigeria is the English-speaking country most interested in cryptocurrencies. With a score of 371, Nigeria is 101 points higher than second-ranked United Arab Emirates and 110 points higher than third-ranked Singapore, according to the results of a study by Coingecko. The United States, one of the largest cryptocurrency markets in the world, ranks twelfth with 157 points. According to Coingecko co-founder Bobby Ong, countries at the top of the list appear to be more interested in buying the dip, highlighting “their long-term outlook for cryptocurrencies.” (Bitcoin.com)

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