Bitcoin Access Routes Multiply in the US
The US Bitcoin market has expanded significantly in recent years, offering various access routes for startups and businesses. Gone are the days when accessing Bitcoin was limited to purchasing it through a cryptocurrency exchange.
Today, regulated custody services, payment infrastructure, exchange-traded products, banking relationships, and changing federal rules have created multiple entry points into the Bitcoin economy.
Startups can now engage with Bitcoin technology in various ways, such as holding it as a treasury strategy, using digital assets to build services, developing blockchain infrastructure, or accepting payments in cryptocurrency.
The SEC's guidance report in April 2026 highlighted the differences between digital tools, stablecoins, digital securities, and digital commodities. This evolving regulatory landscape has opened up new opportunities for businesses to interact with Bitcoin.