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In August 2025, Bitcoin’s role continues to evolve beyond niche use:
It’s a growing component of institutional investment portfolios.
Payment infrastructure, notably the Lightning Network and services like SoFi’s remittance tool, is driving usability.
Financial inclusion efforts are bringing Bitcoin to underserved communities, though not without risk.
On the national stage, governments are revisiting Bitcoin’s utility—El Salvador scaling back, while Pakistan eyes it as a reserve strategy.