According to a recent keynote address by Bybit's CEO Ben Zhou, the cryptocurrency industry experienced significant growth in 2025. One notable statistic is that the number of crypto owners globally increased by 16%, bringing the total ownership rate to 8.7%.
This trend was also reflected in traditional finance, with the number of firms onboarding crypto doubling in 2025. Stablecoins saw a substantial increase in usage, settling double the volume of major traditional payment networks over 12 months.