Why Nobody’s Actually Buying Coffee With Bitcoin In 2025
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Despite years of “crypto is the future of money” rhetoric, a candid discussion among cryptocurrency enthusiasts on Reddit reveals the stark reality: most people still aren’t spending their digital assets like traditional currency. While the infrastructure exists to buy everything from burritos to luxury cars with crypto, fundamental barriers continue to prevent mainstream adoption as a payment method.
The good news for crypto believers is that spending options have expanded dramatically. Major retailers including Whole Foods, Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX), Home Depot (NYSE:HD), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), and…