The growth in demand for devices for storing cryptocurrencies was influenced by the distrust of Russian residents towards foreign crypto exchanges, increased sanctions pressure and the rise in the Bitcoin exchange rate. In addition, news about the upcoming launch of a digital ruble is increasingly appearing, which also fuels interest in the topic. According to Tangem AG, during the week from April 11 to April 16, interest in hardware cryptocurrency wallets increased by 89%, Cryptorank reports.