A PayPal and National Cryptocurrency Association study finds 4 in 10 U.S. merchants accept cryptocurrency, with digital natives increasingly using it for everyday purchases. The report frames crypto payments as moving from niche to mainstream in the U.S.

Kraken's global head of policy highlights the critical importance of establishing clear crypto market structure regulations in the U.S. to foster innovation and protect investors. This move is vital for the maturity and stability of the crypto sector.