PayPal Holiday Cryptocurrency Report: Nearly a Quarter of American Adults Consider Giving Cryptocurrency as a Gift During Holidays According to Foresight News, according to the NCA PayPal Holiday Cryptocurrency Report jointly released by the Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) and PayPal, 17% of consumers stated that they prefer cryptocurrency over gift cards as holiday gifts this year, and another 31% of consumers believe that cryptocurrency is less likely to be idle. This survey of over 2000 adults aged 18 and above also found that nearly a quarter of American adults (24%) have already or are considering giving cryptocurrency as a gift during this year's holiday season. Among cryptocurrency holders, the enthusiasm for gifting cryptocurrencies is higher: nearly two-thirds (65%) have already, plan, or are considering gifting cryptocurrencies this year, while half (50%) have received or expect to receive cryptocurrencies as gifts. \23% of consumers indicate that they may use cryptocurrency for shopping during this year's holiday season, and nearly one-fifth (19%) of consumers plan to use cryptocurrency for shopping in the next year. Among cryptocurrency holders, this proportion is as high as 62%.