A new national survey shows 55 million Americans now hold cryptocurrency, and a surprising number say it's changing their lives for the better. In this episode of The World Crypto Report (April 3, 2025), we break down the key findings from the National Cryptocurrency Association's latest State of the Crypto Holders Report.

Plus:

TikTok's potential sale heats up as Zoop, a startup backed by the founder of OnlyFans, makes a bold move—with Amazon hot on their heels.

Fat Brands starts accepting Bitcoin for royalty payments—will other franchises follow?

Taiwan's lawmakers introduce new licensing rules for crypto platforms.

And in Wyoming, bitcoin miners feel the squeeze as tariffs hit key equipment prices.

This is your essential update on the forces shaping the future of money.

Stories and articles mentioned in this episode:

Largest Ever Study of Crypto Holders in the U.S. Finds 21% of Adults Use Digital Assets, Business Wire.

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250402196036/en/Largest-Ever-Study-of-Crypto-Holders-in-the-U.S.-Finds-21-of-Adults-Use-Digital-Assets

Download the National Cryptocurrency Association's 2025 State of the Crypto Holders report (free registration required): https://nca.org/resources

OnlyFans founder, crypto foundation submit late-stage bid to buy TikTok, by Anna Tong, Reuters.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/onlyfans-founder-crypto-foundation-submit-late-stage-bid-buy-tiktok-2025-04-02/

More information about the HBAR Foundation and Hedera: https://www.hbarfoundation.org https://hedera.com

FAT Brands accepting cryptocurrency for franchisee royalty payments, Fast Casual.

https://www.fastcasual.com/news/fat-brands-accepting-cryptocurrency-for-franchisee-royalty-payments/

The owner of Fazoli's will let franchisees pay royalties with crypto, by Jonathan Maze, Restaurant Business Online.

https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/owner-fazolis-will-let-franchisees-pay-royalties-crypto

Taiwan moves towards cryptocurrency regulation with proposed "Virtual Asset Service Act", Dim Sum Daily Hong Kong.

https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/taiwan-moves-towards-cryptocurrency-regulation-with-proposed-virtual-asset-service-act/

Wyoming Crypto Miner Says Tariff Threats Spiking Prices for Equipment, by Leo Wolfson, Cowboy State Daily.

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/04/02/wyoming-crypto-miner-says-tariff-threats-spiking-prices-for-equipment/