The Rise of Digital Currency as a Payment Method

By Drift Striker · February 19, 2026

The 2013 crypto boom, when Bitcoin hit $266, marked a pivotal year for the market. That year, Ethereum was conceptualized as a global computational platform, while other cryptocurrencies remained in their infancy. The number of coins and tokens rapidly surged from approximately 70 in 2013 to over 500 in 2014. Fast-forward to 2025, and there […]