Bitcoin moves towards Satoshi Nakamoto's payment dream

Satoshi Nakamoto would be proud. Adolescent bitcoin may finally be repaying its creator's faith. The 15-year-old cryptocurrency has filled many roles – from source of speculation to hedge against inflation – but has struggled to find a clear identity. Now there are growing signs it's edging towards its intended purpose: payments. "The development in terms of building out crypto payments has continued apace, even if it's gone somewhat unnoticed because of the volatility in the broader market," said Richard Mico, U.S. CEO of Banxa, a payment-and-compliance infrastructure provider. The amount of bitcoin stored on the Lightning Network – a payment…