Tag Archives: Bitcoin Adoption

Well, whoever thought that the bearish sentiment was going to kill Bitcoin was wrong, very wrong. What’s more, one statistic suggests that Bitcoin could be more valuable today than ever before for the ecosystem – including its ATH days. Bitcoin’s total “realized” market cap today surpassed the numbers registered in April 2021 when its price had topped out. Bitcoin Realized Cap. Image: GlassnodeThe statistic was shared a few hours ago by the blockchain data provider Glassnode...

The British YouTuber and rapper – KSI – revealed that he is a strong supporter of Bitcoin. According to him, the primary cryptocurrency represents the future, and hodlers would profit in the next years. ‘I’m Really into Crypto’ Olajide Olayinka Williams “JJ” Olatunji, better known as KSI – meaning Knowledge, Strength, and Integrity – opined strongly in favor of Bitcoin recently. Speaking to the British magazine GQ, he argued that the digital asset would play a major role in...

Customers of the German fashion company Philipp Plein International AG will get the chance to buy products in digital assets instead of fiat money. The supported virtual currencies will be 15 and will include the leading ones – Bitcoin and Ethereum. ‘Cryptocurrencies Are The Future’ In a recent Instagram post, the fashion group Philipp Plein announced that it would start accepting payments in cryptocurrencies. The company’s clients can now pay for clothes, shoes, and other...

Bakkt Holdings recently announced a partnership with Quiznos to launch the pilot for their new Bitcoin payment system. This will allow Bakkt users to purchase food at some Quiznos locations in Denver using the digital asset. Quiznos: Buy a Sandwich With Bitcoin Bakkt users will be able to utilize the pilot in certain Quiznos stores across Denver starting this month. This includes the high-traffic Denver airport location. Chief Revenue Officer at Bakkt, Sheela Zemlin, expanded...

It seems the number of crypto users has doubled since January 21 this year, according to research on global crypto adoption by Crypto.com.  The report gathered information from 24 leading crypto exchanges using on-chain data based on various parameters —identifying over 220 million users by the end of June. February and May were the months when the inflow of new users reached their peak: 203 million.  Altcoin Market Surged Largely Thanks to SHIB and DOGE The altcoin market...

The International Monetary Fund opined that risks and costs outweigh the potential benefits of digital assets. They can also be highly volatile, and thus their implementation as national currencies is not suitable for now. Cryptocurrencies Are Not Related to The Real Economy The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned in a recent publishment that digital assets are not quite ready to be employed as national currencies. Despite highlighting their potential to provide faster...

The ruling body of Kazakhstan will reportedly allow local banking institutions to offer cryptocurrency exposure to clients. The implementation will run for one year, after which the government will decide whether to extend it. Bank Accounts for Crypto Transactions in Kazakhstan The Kazakhstani news channel Khabar 24 reported that the government plans to officially authorize local banks to open accounts for transactions with digital assets. Numerous institutions will soon be...

A new survey conducted by the Independent Reserve revealed that 43% of the residents of Singapore own digital assets. 46% asserted they would purchase virtual currencies in the next year. Singaporeans Are Keen on Crypto The Australian trading venue Independent Reserve (IRCI) surveyed 1,000 participants to determine the level of cryptocurrency adoption in Singapore. Per the statistics, 43% of the locals already own crypto. Taking a closer look, the results showed that the...

The massive cryptocurrency boom during the latter half of 2020 and the first half of 2021, coupled with a wave of institutional investors betting billions of dollars on the growth of the ecosystem, helped raise optimistic expectations around the approval of a Bitcoin ETF in the United States. But one of the previous (unsuccessful) applicants for a Bitcoin ETF believes the odds of this happening anytime soon are very low. Want a Bitcoin ETF? Better Wait According to Wilshire...

Thomas Peterffy – Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers – revealed he had personally purchased some cryptocurrencies for himself. In addition, the billionaire stated that the clients of his company have been showing a growing demand for digital assets services. ‘You Have to Play The Odds’ During a CNBC interview, the Hungarian-born businessman Thomas Peterffy admitted that he has invested in cryptocurrencies. Despite saying that he is still skeptical over the long-term...