Crypto Adoption Surges on Payments and AI, Market Cap Hits $4T Amid Institutional Investments
A recent Reown and YouGov survey of 1,000 active U.S. and U.K. crypto users highlights a pivotal shift in adoption drivers, with payments emerging as a dominant force alongside artificial intelligence (AI) [1]. While trading remains the most popular activity, the report notes a surge in interest for crypto-based payments, which now outpace DeFi practices like staking and yield farming. Over 37% of respondents anticipate payments and AI to lead future adoption, signaling growing confidence in crypto as a functional financial tool rather than speculative assets [1].
Institutional participation has further accelerated growth, with public companies like SharpLink Gaming and BitMine Immersion accumulating Ethereum holdings in strategies…
