{"id":28258,"date":"2025-01-08T19:51:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T03:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trc-parus.ru\/?p=28258"},"modified":"2025-01-08T19:52:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T03:52:35","slug":"credit-cards-vs-crypto-whats-winning-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trc-parus.ru\/blog\/credit-cards-vs-crypto-whats-winning-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Credit Cards vs. Crypto: What\u2019s Winning in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28258\" class=\"elementor elementor-28258\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8abc19 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f8abc19\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ec0180 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ec0180\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the world of payments, two forces are shaping how we exchange money: credit cards and cryptocurrencies. Both methods have evolved since their inception.\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/trc-parus.ru\/blog\/history-of-credit-cards\/\">Credit cards were introduced in the 1950s<\/a> as a convenient way to make payments without cash. Cryptocurrencies, on the other hand, burst onto the scene in <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.org\/bitcoin.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2009 with the launch of Bitcoin<\/a> and have seen explosive growth ever since. As we move further into 2025, the debate continues: which form of payment is winning in terms of popularity, market share, security, and user trust?<\/p><p>In this article, we compare credit cards and cryptocurrencies from multiple angles, including user adoption, transaction volumes, security, and global market values in 2025.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fde952 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0fde952\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Market Overview of Crypto and Credit Cards<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b8c00a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b8c00a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0782ce8d-a2fa-48c2-8f22-a12ecb427708\" data-message-model-slug=\"o1\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\"><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/trc-parus.ru\/blog\/what-is-the-payments-industry\/\">global payments industry<\/a> has evolved at a fast pace and credit cards and cryptocurrencies are two of the major players vying for top positions. While credit cards have a long history and broad acceptance, cryptocurrencies have surged in popularity due to their innovative technology and potential for rapid growth.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-343d87f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"343d87f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Credit Card Market<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Global Credit Card Transactions:<\/strong> According to recent estimates, the total volume of credit card transactions worldwide is projected to reach USD 36 trillion in 2025. This is an increase from around USD 22 trillion in 2020 and reflects a growing trend toward cashless payments.<\/li><li><strong>Number of Credit Cards in Circulation:<\/strong> By the end of 2025, financial analysts expect there to be over 15 billion credit cards in circulation globally, up from around 11 billion in 2020. This includes both traditional credit cards and co-branded cards offered by airlines, retail stores, and technology companies.<\/li><li><strong>Card Penetration and Usage:<\/strong> Credit cards remain most popular in North America, Western Europe, and parts of Asia, where over 70% of adults have access to at least one credit card. In emerging markets, penetration rates are smaller but growing steadily.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95ab71e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95ab71e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Cryptocurrency Market<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Market Capitalization:<\/strong>\u00a0The global cryptocurrency market capitalization is estimated to hover between USD 3 trillion and USD 5 trillion in 2025, depending on market conditions and regulatory developments. This is a significant rise from the roughly USD 250 billion to USD 1 trillion range seen in the late 2010s and early 2020s.<\/li><li><strong>Number of Cryptocurrencies:<\/strong>\u00a0There are now over 10,000 cryptocurrencies, although only the top 20 hold a substantial share of the market. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and several others remain the largest by market cap.<\/li><li><strong>Global Adoption Rate:<\/strong>\u00a0As of 2025, around 8-10% of the global adult population owns some form of cryptocurrency, up from an estimated 1-2% in 2018. Cryptocurrencies have seen increasing acceptance by large retailers, payment providers, and cross-border remittance services. As of 2025, it\u2019s estimated that over 85% of retailers worldwide accept credit cards in some form. Roughly 25% of online retailers accept crypto, but low single digits for physical stores.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0f24b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0f24b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transaction Volumes and Growth<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4127bc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4127bc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Despite the emergence of newer payment methods, credit cards have managed to keep their strong position in the global financial ecosystem.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77d377f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77d377f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Credit Card Transaction Volumes<\/h3><p>The number of credit card transactions reached over 500 billion in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of around 8% from 2020 to 2025. Factors such as digital wallets, e-commerce, and the shift away from cash due to convenience and safety concerns have all contributed to this growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58f9380 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58f9380\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Cryptocurrency Transaction Volumes<\/h3><p>Cryptocurrency transaction volumes have grown at a much faster rate than credit card transactions, although they still remain smaller in absolute terms.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Total Daily Transactions<\/strong>: By 2025, Bitcoin\u2019s daily transactions often exceed 500,000, while Ethereum\u2019s daily transactions have climbed to over 1 million due to various applications like decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).<\/li><li><strong>Average Growth Rate<\/strong>: From 2020 to 2025, on-chain transactions for major cryptocurrencies have seen an average growth rate of 25-30% annually, reflecting the increasing utility of digital assets in both retail and institutional settings.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a9844a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a9844a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">User Adoption and Accessibility<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9e8df0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9e8df0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"703a3f2b-5bbd-4526-99d7-ccf3b278b2e8\" data-message-model-slug=\"o1\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\"><p>When it comes to gaining a foothold in the global payments market, how easily and widely people can use a particular method is crucial. Credit cards have long been the gold standard, reaching billions of users through banks, retailers, and loyalty programs.\u00a0<\/p><p>Cryptocurrencies, on the other hand, are redefining access in places where traditional banking might be limited, offering an alternative approach to cross-border transactions and financial services.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f5e1da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f5e1da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Credit Card Popularity<\/h3><p>Credit cards remain a popular choice because they are widely accepted in brick-and-mortar stores, online shops, and for international payments. Other key factors include:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Consumer Protection<\/strong>: Most credit cards come with fraud protection and the ability to dispute charges, building trust among users.<\/li><li><strong>Rewards and Incentives<\/strong>: Cash-back offers, travel miles, and loyalty programs encourage repeated card usage.<\/li><li><strong>Credit Building<\/strong>: Using a credit card responsibly can help individuals build a good credit score, leading to easier access to loans or mortgages.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1b69ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1b69ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Crypto\u2019s Expanding Reach<\/h3><p>Cryptocurrencies have gained traction as more people become comfortable with digital assets, especially in regions with less stable traditional banking systems. Key drivers of crypto adoption include:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Lower Transaction Fees<\/strong>: International transfers in cryptocurrencies can be cheaper than wire transfers or credit card cross-border fees.<\/li><li><strong>Financial Inclusion<\/strong>: Cryptocurrencies offer an alternative financial system for the unbanked population, particularly in developing countries.<\/li><li><strong>Rapid Technological Innovation<\/strong>: The rise of DeFi, NFTs, and various blockchain-based solutions continues to draw in new users.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a244ea0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a244ea0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Security and Regulation in Crypto &amp; Credit Cards<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d0284f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d0284f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9edc08d4-864a-4e33-b6f7-81d543ec5cbb\" data-message-model-slug=\"o1\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\"><p>Effective security measures and clear regulations are vital for building user confidence and ensuring fair practices in both credit cards and cryptocurrency transactions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09b3de6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09b3de6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Credit Card Security<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Chip Technology and Tokens<\/strong>: In many parts of the world, credit cards now come with <a href=\"https:\/\/trc-parus.ru\/blog\/what-is-emv-in-payment-processing\/\">EMV chip technology<\/a>, which greatly reduces fraud by making it harder to duplicate card information.<\/li><li><strong>Tokenization<\/strong>: Tokenized payments, especially through digital wallets, mask card details, adding an extra layer of protection.<\/li><li><strong>Ongoing Threats<\/strong>: Despite technological improvements, credit card fraud still costs the global economy around USD 30 billion annually, and this figure is expected to rise to USD 40 billion by 2026 if not addressed comprehensively.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b2ac83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b2ac83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Crypto Security and Regulation<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Blockchain Security<\/strong>: Transactions on major blockchains are considered secure due to cryptographic methods. Once verified, they are nearly impossible to alter.<\/li><li><strong>Cyber Attacks and Scams<\/strong>: However, cryptocurrency holders can fall victim to phishing scams, exchange hacks, and other forms of cybercrime. In 2025, cyber theft related to cryptocurrencies is estimated at USD 4-5 billion annually.<\/li><li><strong>Regulatory Environment<\/strong>: Regulators worldwide have taken a more active role in overseeing crypto activities. By 2025, many countries have introduced frameworks to govern crypto exchanges, initial coin offerings (ICOs), and stablecoin issuers. This regulation boosts consumer confidence but also increases operational costs for crypto-based companies.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20d0eb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20d0eb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tech Innovations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b4130e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b4130e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Credit Card Innovations<\/h3><p>In order to stay competitive and address security concerns, credit card companies have rolled out several technological advancements:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Biometric Authentication<\/strong>: Some newer credit cards feature <a href=\"https:\/\/trc-parus.ru\/blog\/biometrics-and-payments\/\">biometric fingerprint authentication<\/a> for enhanced security.<\/li><li><strong>Dynamic CVV Codes<\/strong>: Cards with electronic displays that update the <a href=\"https:\/\/trc-parus.ru\/blog\/what-is-a-cvv-and-security-code-on-credit-cards\/\">three-digit security code (CVV)<\/a> at regular intervals.<\/li><li><strong>Smartphone Integration<\/strong>: Digital wallets (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay) allow users to store multiple credit cards and pay using smartphones or wearables.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2d1900 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2d1900\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Crypto Advancements<\/h3><p>The crypto space continues to be a hotbed of innovation:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Layer-2 Solutions<\/strong>: To address network congestion and high fees, layer-2 protocols like Bitcoin\u2019s Lightning Network and Ethereum\u2019s Optimistic Rollups offer faster and cheaper transactions.<\/li><li><strong>Decentralized Finance (DeFi)<\/strong>: Decentralized exchanges, lending protocols, and yield-farming platforms make it possible to earn interest or borrow funds without intermediaries.<\/li><li><strong>Cross-Chain Interoperability<\/strong>: New technologies facilitate transactions between different blockchains, expanding the utility and liquidity of digital assets.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3350909 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3350909\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cost and Fees<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad543d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad543d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Credit Card Fees<\/strong>: Merchants often pay 2-3% in transaction fees for credit card purchases. Some premium cards may charge annual fees of USD 100 or more to cardholders, though the rewards can offset these costs.<\/li><li><strong>Crypto Fees<\/strong>: Cryptocurrency networks typically charge miners\u2019 fees or gas fees, which can vary greatly depending on blockchain traffic. On Bitcoin or Ethereum, these fees can range from a few cents to USD 50 or more during peak congestion. However, newer blockchains and layer-2 solutions aim to maintain minimal fees of well under USD 1 per transaction, some even at about 1 cent.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b973364 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b973364\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consumer Trust and Perception<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78c424d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78c424d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Credit Cards<\/strong>: Trusted for decades, supported by banks, and widely accepted, credit cards benefit from a strong reputation and consumer protections. However, concerns over personal debt and hidden charges linger.<\/li><li><strong>Cryptocurrencies<\/strong>: While increasingly recognized, cryptocurrencies still face skepticism regarding price volatility and unclear regulation. Consumer trust has been growing steadily but remains below that of traditional banking systems.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f1dd33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f1dd33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Verdict: Who\u2019s Winning in 2025?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8d4ddd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8d4ddd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Deciding who is \u201cwinning\u201d between credit cards and crypto in 2025 depends largely on the criteria used:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Total Transaction Volume<\/strong>: Credit cards are still ahead with over USD 36 trillion in global transactions. Crypto, while growing rapidly, handles much less in overall retail volume when compared to traditional finance (tradfi).<\/li><li><strong>Growth Rate<\/strong>: Cryptocurrencies outpace credit cards in terms of percentage growth, with transaction volumes rising over 25% annually. This suggests a significant shift in the payments ecosystem, although from a smaller base.<\/li><li><strong>Global Acceptance<\/strong>: Credit cards remain the most accepted payment method worldwide, but the acceptance of crypto has spread to more than 30% of large retailers in developed countries\u2014an important milestone. The average merchant and small merchants rarely support credit cards yet.<\/li><li><strong>Security and Regulation<\/strong>: Credit cards enjoy mature security features and established regulations, whereas crypto benefits from blockchain\u2019s inherent security but remains more vulnerable to hacking and scams. Both face ongoing regulatory challenges.<\/li><li><strong>Innovation<\/strong>: Crypto leads in innovation with decentralized finance, smart contracts, and rapid technological advancement. Credit cards maintain steady improvements in convenience and security.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ffde42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ffde42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In short, credit cards definitely remain the dominant force in everyday commerce due to their broad acceptance, consumer protections, and long-standing trust. However, cryptocurrencies are gaining ground, especially in cross-border payments, as an investment vehicle, and in new areas of the digital economy.&nbsp;<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">The gap between the two is narrower than ever before, and continued technological developments may shape a future in which both coexist in a more balanced way.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the world of payments, two forces are shaping how we exchange money: credit cards and cryptocurrencies. Both methods have evolved since their inception.\u00a0 Credit cards were introduced in the 1950s as a convenient way to make payments without cash. 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