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Gen Z Enters Crypto as First Financial Investment, WazirX Data Shows Tier II/III Growth

Gen Z Enters Crypto as First Financial Investment, WazirX Data Shows Tier II/III Growth

India's Gen Z is entering financial markets earlier with crypto as the gateway investment, per WazirX data, with an increasing share coming from Tier II and Tier III cities and favoring diversified portfolios. Web3 and crypto founders should build for financial literacy (education, risk-disclosure, portfolio management tools) and geographic expansion into smaller cities where traditional finance penetration is lower—this is where crypto adoption is unlocking new users.

Source: YourStory ↗

🎧 This story is in the 14 August 2026 episode — Arjun & Meera
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