# Adoption Related Articles

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Expert Explains Why The Market Cap Theory Doesn’t Apply To XRP

An expert challenges the common criticism that XRP's large circulating supply and implied market cap make high price targets unrealistic. The argument against comparing XRP to banks, like BNY Mellon, is that banks are intermediaries valued on earnings and risk, while XRP is a settlement asset designed as a liquidity bridge. Its value should be based on the capital required to support transaction volume, not traditional equity comparisons. While a $10 price would imply a $607 billion market cap, analysts note this is plausible given Bitcoin's larger valuation and that long-term price depends on real-world adoption for cross-border settlements, not corporate balance sheet comparisons.

bitcoinist01/23 02:02

Expert Explains Why The Market Cap Theory Doesn’t Apply To XRP

bitcoinist01/23 02:02

Bitcoin Is At Risk From Saylor: Pundit Shares Why Strategy’s BTC Holdings Is A Net Negative

Crypto pundit Crypto Chase argues that Michael Saylor’s company, MicroStrategy, and its massive Bitcoin holdings—over 709,715 BTC acquired at an average of $75,979—pose a net risk to Bitcoin’s adoption by large investors. He claims such a large, illiquid position deters institutional and high-net-worth investors rather than attracting them. Chase also dismisses the possibility of Saylor capitulating even if Bitcoin falls below his average entry price, warning that a forced sell-off could crash BTC to $3,000 or lower due to insufficient market bids. He suggests the only safe exit would be an over-the-counter sale to a major entity like the U.S. government. This view contrasts with another pundit, Ansem, who sees Bitcoin as a digital store of value and believes a drop below Saylor’s cost basis would be a generational buying opportunity.

bitcoinist01/22 22:01

Bitcoin Is At Risk From Saylor: Pundit Shares Why Strategy’s BTC Holdings Is A Net Negative

bitcoinist01/22 22:01

Decoding ARK’s ‘Big Ideas 2026’: Can Bitcoin really capture 70% of market?

ARK Invest's "Big Ideas 2026" report posits that the crypto market is undergoing a major structural shift, projecting digital assets could reach $28 trillion by 2030, with Bitcoin capturing 70% of that value—potentially reaching a $16 trillion valuation. The report highlights 2025 as a turning point, where political events—including U.S. regulatory easing and state-level Bitcoin reserve initiatives—cemented Bitcoin’s role as a strategic reserve asset rather than a speculative one. Bitcoin’s risk-adjusted returns outperformed other major cryptos, and its dominance near 60% reflects institutional confidence. Additionally, stablecoins saw $3.5 trillion in transaction volume, while tokenized real-world assets grew to $18.9 billion, with potential to reach $11 trillion by 2030.

ambcrypto01/22 15:05

Decoding ARK’s ‘Big Ideas 2026’: Can Bitcoin really capture 70% of market?

ambcrypto01/22 15:05

BlackRock Powers Bitcoin Investment For US Insurance Company, Here’s How

BlackRock is enabling Bitcoin investment for US insurers by integrating Bitcoin-linked returns into fixed index annuities through a partnership with Delaware Life. Instead of direct BTC ownership, exposure is achieved via the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) within BlackRock’s US Equity Balanced Risk 12% Index. This volatility-controlled framework limits downside risk while allowing policyholders to benefit from potential gains tied to Bitcoin and equity performance. The structure meets strict insurance risk requirements and regulatory standards, marking a significant step in Bitcoin’s adoption within conservative, long-term savings products.

bitcoinist01/22 15:03

BlackRock Powers Bitcoin Investment For US Insurance Company, Here’s How

bitcoinist01/22 15:03

L2's 'Card Swipe' Era: When the Scaling Narrative Ends, Payments Become the Lifeline

The article discusses the growing "payment card" trend among Layer-2 (L2) networks as a strategy to survive a severe user activity and transaction crisis. It begins with Solana's criticism of Starknet's low usage (allegedly only 8 daily active users and 10 transactions) despite its high valuation, highlighting a broader issue of low traffic across many L2s, as evidenced by data from L2BEAT and DefiLlama. Key examples include Zero Network, which stopped producing blocks for weeks with minimal impact, and networks like Linea, Starknet, Scroll, and ZKsync exhibiting very low Transactions Per Second (TPS). With Base and Arbitrum dominating 80% of the Total Value Locked (TVL), other L2s face a significant valuation-to-usage disparity. Facing a lack of killer dApps, L2s are turning to cryptocurrency payment cards to generate consistent on-chain activity. Unlike custodial cards from exchanges (which use chains like Tron or Solana for batch settlement), L2s are leveraging non-custodial cards that require on-chain settlement for each transaction. Examples include: - **Scroll**: Partnered with Etherfi for gasless transactions and cashback subsidies. - **Gnosis**: Its Gnosis Pay card converts user assets to stablecoins for euro payments. - **Linea**: Used as a primary settlement layer for the MetaMask card. This shift provides a high-frequency, sustainable use case, driving transaction volume. Even Polygon is pivoting to payments, citing significant non-USD stablecoin transfer volumes and major acquisitions like Coinme. The conclusion is that L2s, after various failed narratives, are now prioritizing practical, low-cost payment solutions to ensure their survival.

marsbit01/22 12:06

L2's 'Card Swipe' Era: When the Scaling Narrative Ends, Payments Become the Lifeline

marsbit01/22 12:06

Bitcoin As Bonus: Steak ’n Shake Rolls Out BTC Pay Perks For Workers

Steak 'n Shake will pay all hourly employees a Bitcoin bonus of $0.21 in BTC for every hour worked, starting March 1. The bonus is available only to employees who have completed a two-year vesting period. The company, which began accepting Bitcoin payments in May 2025, reported a significant increase in same-store sales since adopting BTC. All Bitcoin revenue is directed to its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which recently saw a $10 million expansion. The initiative is supported by Fold, a financial services platform. Meanwhile, institutional demand for Bitcoin remains strong, with wallets holding 100–1,000 BTC accumulating 577,000 BTC over the past year. Bitcoin is currently trading around $89,200, down 6% over the past week.

bitcoinist01/22 05:02

Bitcoin As Bonus: Steak ’n Shake Rolls Out BTC Pay Perks For Workers

bitcoinist01/22 05:02

Cardano Foundation Reaches First Milestone In New Governance Roadmap

Cardano Foundation has reached the first milestone in its updated governance roadmap by delegating an additional 220 million ADA to 11 community representatives (DReps) focused on Adoption and Operations. This brings the Foundation’s total delegation to community DReps to 360 million ADA. The move aims to decentralize governance by shifting voting power toward representatives with expertise in real-world adoption, business acumen, and network operations—not just technical development. The Foundation also announced it will self-delegate its remaining 171 million ADA stake instead of leaving it passive, reducing its overall voting power by 43 million ADA. The delegations were made without conditions or voting instructions, emphasizing trust in the DReps' decision-making and encouraging healthy dissent as a feature of decentralized governance.

bitcoinist01/22 02:02

Cardano Foundation Reaches First Milestone In New Governance Roadmap

bitcoinist01/22 02:02

Bitcoin Price Will Hit $250,000 This Year, Tom Lee Claims, Despite Gold Being ‘Under-Owned’

Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat and Bitmine, predicts Bitcoin will reach $250,000 this year and achieve a new all-time high. He argues that long-term crypto adoption remains stronger than gold, despite most investors having little exposure to bullion. Speaking on the Master Investor podcast, Lee warned of potential market turbulence in 2026 but advised against trying to time pullbacks, emphasizing long-term investing as the most reliable strategy. He described Bitcoin as "digital gold" but noted that gold is still under-owned, with many investors holding zero allocation. Lee also highlighted U.S. advantages in demographics and technology, including generational wealth transfers and accelerating progress in AI and blockchain adoption.

ccn.com01/21 12:13

Bitcoin Price Will Hit $250,000 This Year, Tom Lee Claims, Despite Gold Being ‘Under-Owned’

ccn.com01/21 12:13

South Korea’s FSC to Permit Corporate Investments in VDAs, What’s for Cryptos?

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) is planning to lift a ban from 2017 and permit listed companies and professional investors to invest in cryptocurrencies and Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs). The new guidelines, expected by February 2026, will reportedly allow corporate investments of up to 5%, initially targeting the top 20 stocks by market cap. This move is seen as a significant step to balance regulation with innovation and to align South Korea with the global pro-crypto stance, exemplified by countries like the U.S. and Japan. The decision follows South Korea's rise to 15th in the 2025 global crypto adoption index.

TheNewsCrypto01/21 09:12

South Korea’s FSC to Permit Corporate Investments in VDAs, What’s for Cryptos?

TheNewsCrypto01/21 09:12

Artemis Crypto Payment Card Report: $18 Billion Market Size, The Silent Explosion of Crypto Payments

Artemis Research reveals that the crypto payments card market has grown into a $18 billion industry, with monthly transaction volumes increasing 15-fold since early 2023. The report breaks down the crypto card stack into three layers: Networks (Visa and Mastercard), Issuers & Program Managers (e.g., Baanx, Bridge), and Consumer Apps (wallets and exchanges like MetaMask and Phantom). Visa dominates with over 90% of on-chain card transaction volume, largely due to early infrastructure partnerships. A key structural shift is the rise of full-stack issuers like Rain and Reap, which now issue cards and settle directly as Visa Principal Members—bypassing sponsor banks for greater control and better economics. Geographic usage varies: In India, crypto cards serve as collateralized credit solutions, while in Argentina, they function as inflation-hedged stablecoin debit cards. In developed markets, crypto cards target high-value users who hold significant stablecoin balances and seek to spend them. The report concludes that as stablecoin adoption grows, crypto cards will scale accordingly, acting as essential infrastructure for bringing digital dollars into the real economy.

marsbit01/21 06:29