They're attempting to tackle some of crypto's top issues - adoption, and real world use.

Others have attempted similar - so what's different about Bakkt's solution?

Launching With A Retail Powerhouse - Starbucks!

There's always been a lot of hype around Bakkt , starting from the announcement that the company behind the New York Stock Exchange was teaming up with Starbucks and Microsoft to form a company completely revolving around crypto.Since their launch they even managed to exceed expectations , but they also have a lot in the works being built away from the spotlight.A source who would know (that's as descriptive as they're allowing me be) was able to give an update on some of what Bakkt has been working on behind closed doors.They'll be doing it with products intended for both sides of a transaction, my source explained:So with the wallet for the customer, next comes the merchant...There's dozens of companies currently trying to be the one to bring crypto to the real world, but Bakkt believes they're the first who actually can.That's because funds available in the app will be guaranteed by Bakkt, and they believe their promises carry clout that other startups simply do not.As we've all experienced, sometimes transactions can take longer than we want, and WAY longer than you'd want to stand at the counter of a business awkwardly waiting for it to clear.But any funds sent via the app will clear instantly, at least as far as the merchant and customer is concerned - even if the actual transaction on the blockchain lags behind.my source explained.Merchants will have the option to have the transaction deposited to them as USD, or keep it in crypto. Which is another huge point as crypto's volatility can scare some businesses away from using it, but the ones using Bakkt's merchant solution can rest easy knowing they'll receive the exact amount they charged, in USD, even if the customer paid in crypto.Possibly Bakkt's biggest advantage - Starbucks will be giving these products a massive jump start as the first business you'll be able to pay with crypto at using the Bakkt wallet.This isn't just a way to get a lot of people to download the wallet, it's a selling point that will convince a lot of merchants, as my source explained:Bakkt aims to have everything ready to go in the first half of 2020, followed by plans to roll out additional features like rewards that encourage continued usage and growth.-------