PayPal is reportedly preparing to start directly selling cryptocurrencies to its 325 million users—with job vacancies for blockchain experts popping up on its careers site. If confirmed, this would be a major U-turn for the fintech giant, and a big step towards mainstream adoption of Bitcoin.

One prediction: If PayPal CEO Daniel Schulman adds bitcoin support, it would "be a huge nod to the mainstream adoption" and drive BTC past $13,000 (Photo: PayPal)