In recent years, cryptocurrencies have captured public attention. From Bitcoin to stablecoins and even novelty "Trump coins," the digital currency conversation is everywhere. Major banks are transitioning from limited pilot programs to widespread adoption, paving the way for two notable trends: a surge in mainstream investors and an increase in payment options. "Now you'll see every bank kind of have a crypto strategy, have a stable coin strategy," said Christian Catalini, founder of MIT Cryptoeconomics Lab. "And so a lot of these instruments will appear in your day-to-day products." Cryptocurrencies are defined ... (full story)