It’s no secret that Gen Z has a less optimistic economic outlook than older generations. So it’s no wonder many of them are engaging in so-called financial nihilism, applying a gloomy outlook to their financial mindset, resulting in a new and different take on investing. Most Read from Fast Company Zoomers grew up with smartphones, the internet, and social media during difficult times like the 2008 economic crisis and Great Recession, and the subsequent Occupy Wall Street protest movement. As such, they ...

Amid rising global inflation and regional economic pressures, a growing share of users now see crypto as a tool to protect wealth and generate income. Key Takeaways: 46% of users now enter crypto to hedge against inflation, up from 29% last quarter. Latin America leads in passive income adoption, with 63% of new users citing it as their main entry point. Wealth is shifting toward mid-tier wallets as high-net-worth holdings decline in East Asia. According to MEXC’s H1 2025 user survey, 46% of globa ...