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Cryptorefills Labs is where the data and the ideas that support our mission are collected, analyzed, researched and discussed before they are prototypes and become part of our product. Our Labs are open to our customers, partners, stakeholders and crypto community with the goal of promoting the adoption of blockchain based currencies in everyday life.

Our research is concentrated on investigating the adoption of blockchain based digital currencies (e.g. bitcoin) as money and as a means of payments.

Cryptocurrencies In Retail

Consumer Adoption Report | 2022

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This report aims to provide a global picture of what is the current state of user adoption of bitcoin and other cryptocurrency as a means of payments for goods and services. The report is based on surveys conducted on “cryptoshoppers” and Cryptorefills aggregated data. It provides quantitative and qualitative analysis of “cryptoshopper” demographics, of the adoption of cryptocurrencies for everyday purchases, including drivers and barriers as well as purchase behaviours and statistics.

The 2022 version is offered free in a light version and paid for the full version. The full version features 72 charts and graphs and a Cluster Analysis of Consumer Segments with detailed descriptions of the related preferences and needs of each segment.

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Education and crypto-shopping: A remarkable correlation revealed

Education and crypto-shopping: A remarkable correlation revealed

While the very-detailed answers were presented in the full version of the Cryptorefills Lab’s 2022 report, here we provide a snapshot, revealing that education plays a surprisingly prominent role in crypto-shopping trends. Interestingly, data suggests that these pioneers tend to be more educated than the average global citizen.

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CryptoShoppers Cluster Map from CryptoRefills Labs

Introducing the 2022 Cluster Analysis

Our 2022 “Full” edition of the “Cryptocurrency in Retail: Consumer Adoption Report” for the first time features a Cluster Analysis. In this brief article we explain what a cluster analysis is and how it is used for marketing research. We then explain the analytical methodology we used for our research. We conclude by describing the Cluster Analysis section of our Report 2022 by explaining the content and types of charts and data included.

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Crypto-shopping is emerging fast in the developed economies

CrytoRefills Lab’s 2022 report provides great insight into the crypto-shopping preferences of consumers across the globe. Based on the information in the report and comparing the current statistics with the previous year’s report, it is seen that cryptocurrencies are increasingly being used as a means of payment in developed markets.
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Shopping with stablecoins

In this article, we will share some of our most recent findings concerning the use of stablecoins for purchasing goods and services. If you are not quite sure how stablecoins work, don’t panic, we will first briefly explain what stablecoins exactly are and how they
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In the media

Cointelegraph

While some have doubts when it comes to cryptocurrencies as a form of payment, this survey of active users indicates that they are genuinely impactful reasons for switching to crypto. Bitcoin’s status as legal tender in El Salvador has recently sparked a new round of discussion concerning Bitcoin (BTC) and its role in the world economy.
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ThePaypers

We see increased demand for crypto payments and there are many customers from all corners of the earth that for very different reasons are demanding a wider acceptance of crypto payments. We see this also in the increased frequency with which crypto shoppers spend their crypto (83.4% spend crypto at least on a monthly basis, 39% on a weekly basis).

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Finance Magnates

According to a recent report from Chinalysis, an established Blockchain data platform from Singapore, global cryptocurrency adoption swelled by 880% in the last year. In Q2 of 2020, it stood at 2.5, but 365-days later, it was at 24, with data suggesting that it has notched a rise of 2,300% in less than two years.

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Cryptorefills Labs research partners support us in one or more areas of our research, for example helping us collect survey data or supporting us in announcing and promoting the results of our studies. If you are interested in becoming a Cryptorefills Labs research partner you can get in touch with us using the contact form.

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Crypto Payments and Web 3.0 for Banks, Merchants, and PSPs Report

The report provides a go-to payment resource of crypto terms and concepts for those interested to understand the basics of crypto payments and their long-term impact. Also, it shares practical examples of cryptocurrency-enabled ecommerce and banking services and presents the latest developments in the regulatory landscape.

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