.JPM Coin debut marks start of blockchain’s value-driven adoption cycle Despite its centralized design, JPM Coin’s real life utilization represents a step toward the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology. On the heels of PayPal announcing its decision to enter the crypto sector early next year, Bitcoin (BTC) has continued its strong performance and has been hovering around the $13,500 mark for nearly a week now. In this regard, the payment giant’s foray into the crypto market has been hailed as a game changer, especially when it comes to improving the mainstream perception of the digital asset industry as a whole.