Romania’s state-run postal service, Poșta Română, has launched its first Bitcoin ATM at a branch in the city of Tulcea. The initiative is a result of a collaboration with local cryptocurrency exchange Bitcoin Romania (BTR).
Following this initial installation, additional Bitcoin ATMs are planned for rollout in other Romanian cities, including Alexandria, Piatra Neamț, Botoșani, and Nădlac, according to an official statement.
This move aligns with Poșta Română’s broader strategy to modernize its infrastructure by integrating digital technologies and enhancing access to financial services in less connected regions.
Introducing crypto ATMs within post office branches underscores a growing trend among public institutions embracing digital assets. It highlights increasing government openness to cryptocurrency adoption amid rising interest from the public.
Bitcoin Use Expands, But Global Reach Still Limited
Bitcoin adoption is advancing globally, driven by individual investors, businesses accepting BTC for payments, and both corporate treasuries and governments adding it to their financial strategies.
Earlier this year, Binance reported that the number of wallets holding at least $100 in Bitcoin had climbed to nearly 30 million—an increase of 25% compared to the previous year.
Still, a recent Q1 2025 report from Bitcoin-focused financial company River shows that only 4% of the world’s population currently owns Bitcoin. The United States leads the way, with approximately 14% of its citizens holding BTC.
Despite this growth, Bitcoin’s overall market penetration remains low. River’s analysis suggests that Bitcoin’s total addressable market is still below 1%, due to limited adoption among everyday consumers and cautious institutional investment.
If Bitcoin were to eventually capture 50% of the store-of-value market—a sector estimated at around $225 trillion, including assets like cash, real estate, stocks, precious metals, and art—it would represent massive potential for expansion. With a current market cap just above $2 trillion, the data points to substantial room for growth, River concluded.
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