24 stories about Crypto Adoption from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 12, 2026.
Crypto Mondays founder Lou Kerner argues that broad crypto adoption is far lower than widely reported, leaving substantial upside for future market cycles. He highlights the convergence of artificial intelligence and decentralized finance as the primary engine for the next wave of capital inflow.
Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, has received approval from the Bank of Russia to custody bitcoin and facilitate transfers. This approval, announced Wednesday, makes Sberbank the first Russian bank permitted to keep records of digital currency transactions and handle transfers of bitcoin and other digital assets.
Absa, a major South African bank, has become the first African lender to custody bitcoin for institutional clients. This move marks a significant step in the adoption of crypto services by traditional financial institutions in Africa. The service will also include other digital assets, expanding Absa's offerings in the crypto space.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that El Salvador’s bitcoin holdings have grown since June 2025 exclusively through private donations, not public funds. This clarification comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the country’s bitcoin adoption policies.
Strive purchased 1,110 bitcoin for $81.5 million, raising its total holdings to 21,356 BTC as the seventh-largest public company holder.
As artificial intelligence accelerates corporate competition and legacy macro frameworks break down, Bitcoin is emerging as a critical hedge against systemic growth risk. Recent technical breakouts above key moving averages signal a major macro transition toward digital monetary assets.
El Salvador is preparing to issue $1 billion in Bitcoin-backed bonds, a move that could boost its economy and Bitcoin adoption. The bonds will be denominated in US dollars and backed by Bitcoin reserves.
Citi plans to let institutional clients hold Bitcoin and traditional assets through the same custody framework, signaling growing mainstream adoption of crypto by major financial institutions.
Five years after El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender, the experiment has fallen short of its original promises for locals, but it’s been great for Bitcoin’s global profile.
Canadian asset manager 3iQ will oversee 10,000 Bitcoin for Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City project. This marks the first time a sovereign nation has entrusted a significant Bitcoin reserve to a private firm.
BlackRock has launched tokenized versions of its money market funds on both Solana and Ethereum blockchains. The funds use stablecoins for reserves, bringing traditional financial products to crypto users.
Safe, a programmable smart wallet provider, processed nearly 130 million transactions in Q2 2026, ending the quarter with over 63 million accounts created. This marks a significant milestone in the adoption of programmable smart wallets.
Bolivia is exploring the integration of Tether's USDT stablecoin into its national payments system. This move comes after crypto transaction volumes surged to $430 million in the year following the central bank's removal of restrictions in mid-2024.
Robinhood's new blockchain platform has already moved over $70 million in Ethereum (ETH) in its first week of operation. This highlights the growing interest in tokenized assets and Ethereum's role as a settlement layer.
Kazakhstan's president has signed a decree to boost crypto adoption by promoting gas-powered mining and offering tax exemptions. The move includes plans for cross-border stablecoin payments and aims to position the country as a crypto hub.
Stablecoin transaction volume surged to a new high of $1.79 trillion in June, signaling growing adoption. Analysts suggest this trend will continue as the market evolves, positioning stablecoins for broader use.
Metaplanet added 2,823 BTC in the second quarter to reach 43,000 Bitcoin, becoming the world's third-largest corporate Bitcoin treasury behind Strategy and Twenty One Capital.
X (formerly Twitter) is adding support for Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network. This move could make it easier for users to send and receive Bitcoin directly on the platform.
El Salvador remains committed to Bitcoin, holding 7,677 BTC worth around $480 million. The country made Bitcoin legal tender in 2021, becoming the first nation to do so.
Coinbase said a Michigan couple closed on the first-ever conventional, Fannie Mae-backed home mortgage by pledging Bitcoin as collateral. This marks a major milestone for crypto adoption in traditional finance.
US senators have introduced a bill requiring the government to hold Bitcoin for at least 20 years unless used to reduce national debt. This follows previous efforts to modernize national reserves with cryptocurrency.
A new bill called the American Reserve Modernization Act would require the U.S. Treasury to hold Bitcoin for at least 20 years. This could significantly shift how the government views and uses digital assets.
Charles Schwab, a brokerage giant with $11.77 trillion in assets, has launched a spot Bitcoin trading platform for U.S. retail clients. This move signals growing mainstream adoption of Bitcoin by traditional financial institutions.
Venezuela, cut off from the dollar system, is using stablecoins like USDC to keep its economy running. This proves how digital dollars can work where traditional banking fails.