$BTC Bitcoin has made significant strides since that first pizza transaction. Its early years were plagued by security hacks and underground black markets, but the cryptocurrency has gained legitimacy in recent years, leading to a surge in interest. On average, more than 250,000 bitcoin transactions occur every day, and with a market capitalization in excess of $66 billion, bitcoin has become the largest cryptocurrency in the world. You can even buy bitcoin through some ATMs. Despite this proliferation, there’s a healthy degree of skepticism from retailers that, according to a recent article from Bloomberg, are reluctant to accept payment in bitcoin. Investors and consumers, on the other hand, seem to be enamored of this digital currency. This has given rise to other