Analysis

September 19, 2022

European crypto app downloads have almost halved from 2021

Cryptocurrencies have lost $2tn of their value from their 2021 peak — and it’s dampening growth for the apps that offer them


Amy O'Brien

3 min read

Bitpanda's founders Christian Trummer, Paul Klanschek and Eric Demuth

Crypto is one of the hardest-hit tech sectors by this year’s economic downturn.

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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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