Here's an interesting observation: if you look at the top countries by cryptocurrency over the past few years, it's clear that crypto is no longer just speculation but a real payment tool. According to Triple-A, over half a billion people use crypto — that's already 6.8% of the world's population.

The funniest part is that the leaders are not exactly who you'd expect. India is ahead in absolute numbers — 93.5 million users, but in terms of the percentage of the population, Vietnam leads with 21%. The USA, while third in total users, dominates in transaction volume. The Philippines, Pakistan, Iran — everywhere crypto replaces banks because traditional finance is simply inaccessible or inconvenient there.

An interesting point about China: despite official bans, there are still 59 million active users. It turns out banning crypto is much more difficult than it seems.

Looking at the overall picture, the center of growth is clearly shifting to Asia and Oceania. There, crypto solves real problems — inflation, currency instability, remittance issues. It's no coincidence that cross-border transfers via crypto are especially popular in the Philippines and neighboring countries. The top countries by cryptocurrency show that this is no longer a trend but a necessity.