@shortsegments, I think this is a perfect example of corporate adoption. Which is really what we need for all cryptocurrencies. When you have major players, Starbucks and Microsoft supporting a project, you know there must be something there.
Thank you for bringing this to everyone's attention. Seems like we may have a surge in cryptocurrencies this year!
Thanks for posting @shortsegments.
I agree with you, that mass adoption should increase Bitcoin prices and “Bitcoin dominance” should help the price of Steem. Plus I hope as new people get interested in cryptocurrency they will also investigate Steem.