Referring to the New York Times (NYT), he said:
FAQ 🧭 Why is Ripple’s legal chief publicly challenging media narratives on crypto utility? Stuart Alderoty argues that rising real-world adoption and merchant usage contradict claims that crypto lacks practical value. What does the latest merchant survey reveal about crypto payment adoption? The NCA and Paypal-backed survey shows a growing share of U.S. merchants accepting crypto, with digital assets representing a meaningful portion of sales. How significant is crypto revenue for merchants already accepting it? Merchants that accept crypto report it accounts for a notable percentage of total sales and transaction growth year over year. What do merchant expectations signal about crypto’s investment outlook? Strong expectations for mainstream payment adoption suggest expanding commercial use cases that could support long-term digital asset growth.Ripple Legal Chief Challenges ‘Crypto Is Useless’ Narrative as US Usage Continues Climbing
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