[European Central Bank Report: Crypto Payment Acceptance in the Eurozone Only 0.2%, Far Below Mobile Payments and Cash] According to a report by CoinTelegraph, a survey by the European Central Bank reveals that only 0.2% of online merchants in the Eurozone accept crypto asset payments, while acceptance at physical points of sale is below 1%, with almost no growth expected between 2024 and 2026. During the same period, mobile payment acceptance rose from 36% to 68%, while cash acceptance remained steady at 92%. The survey covered 8,205 businesses across 21 countries in the Eurozone. The European Central Bank stated that consumer preferences are the primary factor influencing merchants' choice of payment methods, accounting for 26%.