Trend cluster
Category

Mass Currency
Conversion

The rise of digital currency evolves behaviour for brands and consumers.

Cryptocurrency Credit CardsSocial Good Currency3D-Printed CryptocurrencyComputer-Generated Celebrity CurrencySocial Media Cryptocurrencies

Trend

What is the Mass Currency Conversion trend?

Mass Currency Conversion: Digital currency is gaining more momentum with consumers, retailers and brands. It is being embraced by consumers and brands alike for its decentralized nature and international appeal. As application continues to ramp up, solutions that aid the use of currencies like Bitcoin or Ripple are expanding the virtual currency into the real world for further adoption and acceptance.

Trend themes

Themes within the Mass Currency Conversion trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Digital Currency Expansion

The use of digital currency is expanding into the real world, with solutions for Bitcoin and Ripple currency becoming more widely available.

02

Social Good Currency

Alternate forms of currency are emerging, some dedicated to promoting social good.

03

Cryptocurrency Payment Cards

There is a growing trend of developing Bitcoin debit cards that bridge the gap between cryptocurrency and fiat money.

Industry implications

What the Mass Currency Conversion trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

FinTech

These cryptocurrency trends are disrupting the traditional finance industry, creating new opportunities for startups in the FinTech industry.

For

Marketing and Advertising

Developments in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are revolutionizing the way businesses market and advertise their products and services.

For

Education and Social Good

Initiatives like the Unicoin from UNICEF are demonstrating how alternate forms of currency can be used to promote positive change in education and social causes.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Mass Currency Conversion

Trend score 3.2 out of 10, from popularity 59%, activity 29%, freshness 8%.

Popularity59%
Activity29%
Freshness8%
Audience
70%Men
30%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa

Evidence

Examples of the Mass Currency Conversion trend

6 featured examples from Jan 4, 2014 to Nov 7, 2015
Cryptocurrency Credit Cards
CategoryLifestyle

Cryptocurrency Credit Cards

The Xapo Debit Card Makes Paying with Bitcoins Much Easier

The emergence of cryptocurrency debit cards could disrupt the traditional financial services industry by providing an alternative payment method.

Social Good Currency
CategorySocial Good

Social Good Currency

UNICEF Promises That Its Unicoin is the 'First Currency Dedicated to Do Good'

The future of cryptocurrency may center around fostering social good and philanthropy.

3D-Printed Cryptocurrency
CategoryLifestyle

3D-Printed Cryptocurrency

P-YOM Software Lets Bitcoin Consumers Create Their Own Print Money

The P-YOM software creates an opportunity for the financial technology industry to explore the potential of cryptocurrency printing and 3D printing, enabling the innovation of ele…

Computer-Generated Celebrity Currency
CategoryBusiness

Computer-Generated Celebrity Currency

Coinye West is a New Online Currency, Sure to Change the Gam

The launch of Coinye West demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation within the virtual currency industry, with opportunities for the development of unique virtual curre…

Social Media Cryptocurrencies
CategorySocial Media

Social Media Cryptocurrencies

The Reveal App Gives Users Ownership with a Currency of Attention

The social media industry can explore incorporating cryptocurrency rewards as a means to enhance user engagement and loyalty.

Cryptocurrency Payment Cards
CategoryTech

Cryptocurrency Payment Cards

The E-Coin Bitcoin Debit Card Accepts Payments Like a Credit Card

The integration of cryptocurrency payment cards into existing financial systems presents disruptive innovation opportunities for FinTech companies to create new payment solutions.