16% of Americans say they have ever invested in, traded or used cryptocurrency
The vast majority of U.S. adults have heard at least a little about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ether.
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The vast majority of U.S. adults have heard at least a little about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ether.
16% of U.S. adults say they have ever invested in, traded or used a cryptocurrency such as bitcoin or ether.
Roughly a quarter of American adults (23%) say they haven’t read a book in whole or in part in the past year.
Some 15% of all home broadband users in the U.S. say they have had trouble paying for their high-speed internet service during the pandemic.
Some Americans – particularly those who are younger or college educated – are finding virtual ways to connect, shop and be active.
There are racial and ethnic differences in who takes on gig platform jobs and the negative experiences some of these workers say they face.
44% of Americans think major technology companies should be regulated more than they are now, down from 56% in April 2021.
Social media is an important tool for consumers, with some Americans – particularly younger adults – turning to influencer recommendations.
Rural adults are less likely than suburban adults to have home broadband and less likely than urban adults to own a smartphone, tablet or computer.
Adoption of key technologies by those in the oldest age group has grown markedly since about a decade ago.
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