David Marcus: Bitcoin Emerges As Digital Gold in Institutional Adoption

David Marcus, former PayPal president and current Lightspark CEO, has cemented his belief in Bitcoin’s potential as digital gold. He highlighted the growing institutional interest in Bitcoin at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, underscoring its role in financial infrastructure development. Notably, Marcus predicts major U.S. banks will join the Bitcoin network, paving the way for seamless integration of both national currencies and Bitcoin within financial systems. His company is working to establish these hybrid payment systems, leveraging Bitcoin’s potential for real-world transactions.