Digital currencies now feature in the long-term strategies of US businesses, according to a new study of electronic payment trends.

The Ponemon Institute report, commissioned by tech giant hp, found that 79% of respondents planned to support digital currencies like bitcoin in the future.

Additionally, 80% of the 634 US residents surveyed said they expect digital currencies to overtake paper currencies in the future.

The report's authors point out that the participants, primarily working in IT operations, security and technology deployment, are “all familiar with and involved” in their organisations’ electronic payments practices.

In addition to digital currencies, the report also deals with security, authentication systems, emerging technologies, wireless standards such as Near Field Communication (NFC) and mobile services like Apple Pay and Google Wallet.

 

source: http://www.coindesk.com/hp-survey-79-us-organisations-plan-adopt-digital-currencies/