[Over 240,000 People Worldwide Hold More Than $1 Million in Crypto Assets, a 40% Increase from Last Year] Odaily Planet Daily News: The number of individuals worldwide holding cryptocurrency assets worth over $1 million has reached approximately 241,700, a 40% increase compared to last year. This includes 450 crypto billionaires (assets exceeding $100 million) and 36 crypto multi-billionaires. Research shows that for every $1 increase in cryptocurrency wealth, investors spend approximately 9.7 cents, which is more than double the marginal propensity to consume from stock market or real estate gains. Additional wealth generated by cryptocurrency gains in 2024 is expected to contribute $145 billion in extra consumer spending, accounting for about 0.7% of total U.S. consumption. (CNBC)