Crypto’s Got a Glow-Up?

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Right. So, 2025 happened. Apparently, businesses decided actual money was a bit… pedestrian. And wouldn’t you know it, Bitcoin. Just waltzing back in like it owns the place. Using digital assets for, like, everything. Settlements, payouts, pretending to be serious about treasury management. Honestly, the audacity.

Bitcoin: Still Relevant, Apparently

Bitcoin, bless its volatile heart, decided it was back in charge of the crypto payment scene in 2025, boasting a whopping 22.1% of all activity. A study said so. Coingate. Very official. They’ve moved on from just accepting it at the till, you see. Businesses are actually… using it. Imagine.

It’s not just a fancy checkout option anymore. No, no, no. It’s integrated. Like, deeply embedded. Merchants using it to get paid, settle debts, pay people they owe money to… the whole shebang. Bitcoin’s little resurgence seems to be because it can actually, you know, do things. Which is a novelty, apparently. And the Lightning Network is still hanging in there, because why not? It’s slightly less terrible.

Litecoin is still stubbornly present, which is kinda endearing. Briefly flirted with second place, though. Poor thing. TRON, meanwhile, had a bit of a moment, jumping from 9.1% to 11.5%. Then went absolutely wild, with TRX usage going from 20.2% to a frankly terrifying 80.3%. Someone’s keen on TRON. And Ethereum, ever the reliable one, is plodding along.

Ethereum’s mostly being used for stablecoins, which is…predictable. And everyone’s piling onto those Layer 2 networks – Polygon, Arbitrum, Base – because, speed and cheapness. Who knew? Groundbreaking.

Crypto payments, as it turns out, are a global phenomenon. The US tops the volume charts, the Netherlands decided to join the party, and Nigeria is still really, really into it. Europe‘s leading the charge, followed by North America, Asia, Africa, and South America. You know, the usual suspects.

Oh, and merchants are holding onto their crypto now too. Settlements are up to 37.5%. Apparently, converting to actual currency is just… too mainstream. And they’re paying people with it, which, let’s be honest, is just asking for trouble. USDC, Bitcoin, and Ethereum are the favourites for handouts. Charming.

Basically, crypto is trying to be a proper financial system. Which, honestly, is a bit ambitious. But here we are.

FAQ 💳

  • Why did Bitcoin suddenly remember to be relevant?
    Because 22.1% of payments, apparently. Businesses are using it for…things. It’s a whole thing.
  • How are companies using crypto payments differently?
    They’re, like, actually using it for stuff. Receiving money, paying people. The drama.
  • Who else is getting in on this?
    Litecoin, Ethereum, TRON, and a bunch of layer 2s. It’s a crowded market, truly.
  • Where are all these payments happening?
    Everywhere, apparently. Mostly Europe and the US, but also Nigeria, because why not?

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2026-01-23 08:57