According to a new study by Bitget Wallet, gaming, everyday purchases, and travel bookings are the main areas for using cryptocurrencies for payments in 2025. A survey conducted among 4,599 users revealed that 36% of respondents use digital assets for gaming, while 35% use them for everyday expenses and travel.
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Age and Regional Differences in Cryptocurrency Usage
The report shows significant discrepancies in the ways cryptocurrencies are used among different generations. Members of Generation Z are more likely to use crypto assets for gaming transactions and gifts, while millennials prefer shopping and subscription services. Generation X is more inclined to use digital currencies for larger expenses, particularly in travel and real estate purchases. These trends can be attributed to varying financial goals and lifestyles.
Significant regional differences were also identified. In Southeast Asia, gaming payments (41%) and gifts are predominant, linked to a young population and the popularity of gaming technologies. In East Asia, daily purchases (41%) are the most sought-after among users, thanks to the integration of cryptocurrencies with e-commerce and the spread of QR payments. In Africa, cryptocurrencies are primarily used for paying for educational services (38%) due to limited access to banking services. In Latin America, the purchase of digital goods and online shopping is popular, while in the Middle East, payments for luxury items and cars are prevalent.
Development of Bitget Wallet’s Payment Infrastructure
To meet the growing demand for convenient crypto payments, Bitget Wallet continues to enhance its payment infrastructure. The wallet already supports payments via QR codes in Solana Pay systems and other compatible protocols. Additionally, the company has launched a Mastercard-based card that allows purchases at over 150 million merchants worldwide. Funds from the crypto wallet are automatically converted to fiat currencies during payment.
“The wallet supports payments via QR codes in Solana Pay systems and other compatible protocols, and has also launched a card based on Mastercard. It enables cryptocurrency payments at over 150 million merchants, with funds automatically converted to fiat, the developers emphasized.”