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Thailand a leader in crypto ownership

Thailand is a world leader in terms of the proportion of the country's internet users who own cryptocurrencies, engage in online purchases and buy groceries online, according to the Digital 2022 Global Overview Report.

Published by Datareportal in partnership with social media management platform Hootsuite and global agency WeAreSocial, the report indicated 20.1% of Thailand's internet users aged 16-64 own some form of cryptocurrency -- the highest proportion worldwide.

Just behind Thailand was Nigeria, the Philippines and South Africa, which each have 19.4% of their internet users owning cryptocurrencies.

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