Cryptocurrency Adoption

Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal think the cryptocurrency user base is the” perfect chart” set to explode to reach 4 billion users by 2030. Exponential Adoption Curve “The internet, which was the fastest adoption of technology the world had ever seen, grew by 76% per year and then slowed...

Most cryptocurrencies are "grotesquely overvalued," according to pseudonymous Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) advocate Polynya. It's "the craziest, most utterly-detached-from-reality, unhinged casino market the world has ever seen," Polynya added. What Happened: The...

Mercari, a leading Japanese e-commerce platform, and Próspera, a special economic zone in Roatan, Honduras, each announced meaningful Bitcoin integrations. Mercari announced it will start accepting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) payments in June 2024, a move facilitated through its...

Mina Khattak, senior director crypto and Web3 at Worldpay, recalled at Benzinga’s Future of Digital Assets event how FTX was in her company’s boarding process, but was not approved. That lucky sidestep underscores the importance of implementing extensive checks and due diligence,...

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), the largest asset manager globally, has made a significant move in the cryptocurrency sector by filing an S-1 form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot Ether (CRYPTO: ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF). This announcement led to an immediate market...

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) journey to becoming a global reserve currency hinges on several key factors - more institutions mainstreaming its use, effective regulation of its touchpoints rather than the currency itself, dispelling myths surrounding its environmental impact and creating...

Bittrex Global CEO Oliver Linch recently spoke with Benzinga about the transformative potential of blockchain, the UK's regulatory approach, and the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi). "Nobody denies that there is something really important going on here," he stated. Linch...

Nearly half of the global population ventured into cryptocurrency investments, yet only a minuscule fraction, precisely 22, amassed a fortune exceeding a billion dollars from these holdings, according to the 2023 Crypto Wealth Report by Henley & Partners. The report's...

In the ever-expanding realm of cryptocurrency, some countries are proving to be more crypto-ready than others. A recent study has found Hong Kong, the United States, and Switzerland to be the front-runners in the race toward the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies. The study, conducted by...

A day after Silvergate Capital (NYSE: SI) revealed its decision to close down the bank and liquidate its assets, causing concerns of a contagion to loom over the FTX (CRYPTO: FTT) catastrophe, several cryptocurrency companies have sought to reassure the community of their financial stability....

A Baltimore-based Porsche dealership now accepts payments in Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB). What Happened: Porsche Towson partnered with cryptocurrency payments processor BitPay to enable cryptocurrency payments....

Quincy University — a private Franciscan university based in Illinois — said it has started to accept donations in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). What Happened: The liberal arts college...

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE: AMC) CEO Adam Aron announced on Twitter Thursday that the theater chain now accepts Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and two other cryptocurrencies.  What Happened: Aron said AMC would roll out Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) payment next....

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) are hurtling towards mainstream adoption and the latest partnership between Mastercard Inc (NYSE: MA) and Bakkt Holdings Inc (NYSE: BKKT) could prove an important step in that direction. The Latest Deal: The partnership...

Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris — formally known as Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS) — will accept payments in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in El Salvador, as per the country’s President Nayib Bukele. What Happened: The...