SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

Sacramento startup, Food Token, is adding another way local restaurants can accept payment – cryptocurrency.

Brian Barton, founder of Food Token, shared his journey with KCRA 3, inspired by his frustrations with traditional banking, leading to the idea for Food Token.

"I want to do my banking with a restaurant. I don't need a bank in between," he said.

In 2024, approximately 17% of American adults say they have invested in or own cryptocurrencies.

Food Token is already operational in select Sacramento restaurants, including Jim Boys, Brookfield's, Chocolate Fish, and Beach Hut Deli. Barton explained that the platform allows restaurants to accept the five major cryptocurrencies.

Barton also addressed concerns about security for consumers.

“From the restaurant's

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