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How many people really pay with Bitcoin? Survey data, payment processors and country case studies reveal where BTC is used for real-world payments. Measuring real Bitcoin payments is difficult because many transactions go through intermediaries, crypto cards or instant conversions. Surveys show that a sizable minority of crypto holders have used crypto to buy goods or services at least once but rarely distinguish Bitcoin from other assets. El Salvador’s experience suggests that making Bitcoin legal tender does not automatically lead to everyday retail use, especially when existing payment systems remain convenient. Read more

Most crypto treasury companies today lack an operational business that generates cash flow to finance additional digital asset purchases. Real estate investor Grant Cardone is expanding its multifamily housing fund strategy that pairs a traditional commercial property with Bitcoin allocations, offering a hybrid approach to real estate and digital asset exposure. The company recently launched its fifth commercial multifamily investment property, a 366-unit multifamily housing complex that was purchased for about $235 million, with $100 million in Bitcoin (BTC) added to the fund, Cardone told Cointelegraph. Real estate’s low volatility, tax benefits, income generation and stable value combined with the high volatility of Bitcoin gives the fund the best of both worlds, allowing it to funnel rental income into more BTC purchases, Cardone said. He added: Read more

In April 2023, a Bitcoiner going by the name of Breadman purchased a property for $496,000, which was equivalent to 22.5 BTC at the time. Fast forward to August 2025, and the property is now valued at $570,000, a respectable 15% gain in dollar terms. But here’s the kicker: priced in Bitcoin, his home is […] The post Real estate’s quiet crash: your home is worth less than ever in Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.

JPMorgan has deepened its study of digital assets, launching the JPMD USD deposit token and testing stablecoins to stay informed on payment trends. Jamie Dimon has questioned their edge over current systems as global watchdogs pursue harmonized oversight for growing cross-border use. The post JPMorgan’s Dimon Says Stablecoins Are ‘Real’ But Questions Their Use Case appeared first on Cryptonews.