As Bitcoin (BTC) trades in the $80,000 range, satisfaction among Bitcoin-related companies with cross-border remittance services has emerged as a new point of interest. On the 25th, the price of Bitcoin was recorded at $80,860.44.

While processing speed is cited as a key evaluation criterion for cross-border payments through banks, critics point out that whether it actually meets companies' expectations is a separate matter. In the virtual asset market, discussions are also ongoing about the efficiency of the financial infrastructure used by companies, independent of Bitcoin's price movements.

■ Only 18% Say "Bank Cross-Border Transfer Speed Meets Expectations"

Maxine P., an active member of the CoinMarketCap community, presented a figure showing that only 18% of Bitcoin-related companies responded that their banking partners' cross-border transfer processing speed meets their expectations. This means that, based on the responding companies, fewer than one in five are satisfied with banks' cross-border payment speed.

However, the research organization behind this 18% figure, the number of companies surveyed, and the timing of the survey were not specified. Therefore, it is difficult to generalize this figure to all Bitcoin-related companies or to overall satisfaction in the global financial market.

■ Cross-Border Transfer Competitiveness Cannot Be Judged by Speed Alone

Processing speed is one of the important evaluation factors in cross-border remittances. This is because the time it takes to complete payments can affect transaction operations and fund management as companies move funds across borders.

However, it was also noted that it is difficult to judge the competitiveness of cross-border remittance services by speed alone. When companies choose financial service providers, they must consider multiple factors together, including their actual purpose of use and payment methods.

■ Three Types of Cross-Border Payments

Cross-border payments take different forms depending on the user and the purpose of the transaction.

The first is a method in which customers pay using local payment methods they are familiar with. Since consumers use different payment methods in each country, cross-border payment services must respond to local usage environments.

The second is when companies settle payments with overseas transaction counterparts. Unlike consumer payments, this centers on fund movements and settlement procedures to complete business-to-business transactions.

The third is a method in which corporate treasury departments move liquidity between different currencies and markets. Unlike transactions paying for specific goods or services, this is an activity related to managing the funds held by companies.

As such, even when the same term "cross-border remittance" is used, there are differences in the actual purpose and method of the transactions. Therefore, when evaluating the suitability of financial services, it is necessary to examine what types of fund movements are supported along with payment speed.

■ What the 18% Figure Says and Does Not Say

The figure showing that only 18% of Bitcoin-related companies are satisfied with banking services suggests a possible gap between expectations and actual evaluations regarding cross-border transfer speed. However, this figure alone cannot be used to conclude that banks' cross-border remittance services are altogether inefficient or that Bitcoin-based payments are faster than traditional banks. No data comparing the actual processing times or costs of the two methods has been presented.

With Bitcoin's price recorded at $80,860.44, discussions about companies' cross-border remittance infrastructure are a matter distinct from price fluctuations. No direct correlation has been confirmed between companies' satisfaction with bank payment speed and Bitcoin's market price.

To evaluate the efficiency of cross-border payments, it is necessary to distinguish between different purposes of use, such as consumer payments, business-to-business settlements, and corporate fund management. While the analysis showing low satisfaction with cross-border transfer speed can serve as a starting point for reviewing the need for improvements in financial infrastructure, specific survey results and additional data on payment performance are needed to determine the actual direction of improvement.

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