River believes broader adoption is coming as pressure builds to keep up with changing client demand Bitcoin-focused financial services firm River says crypto is moving closer to the center of US banking. In a recent post on X, the company claimed that a majority of the largest banks in the country are now involved with
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Stablecoins vs Volatile Coins: What’s Better for Poker?
Stablecoins and volatile cryptocurrencies serve different functions in crypto poker bankroll management. Stablecoins like USDT and USDC maintain 1:1 parity with the US dollar, eliminating price volatility but introducing counterparty risk through centralized reserve backing. Volatile coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum fluctuate in value, creating price exposure but offering decentralization and censorship resistance. Neither option
Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT: Cryptos Accepted for Poker
Online poker sites accept multiple cryptocurrencies, each with distinct technical characteristics affecting confirmation speed, transaction costs, and volatility exposure. Bitcoin remains the most widely accepted cryptocurrency due to network maturity and liquidity depth. Ethereum offers faster confirmations through proof-of-stake consensus. Stablecoins like USDT and USDC eliminate price volatility while maintaining blockchain settlement benefits. Understanding these
What Is Crypto Poker? A Beginner’s Guide to Bitcoin Poker
Crypto poker refers to online poker played with cryptocurrency as the primary payment method. Instead of depositing dollars or euros through banks or credit cards, players send Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other digital currencies directly to poker sites via blockchain transactions. The fundamental difference lies in settlement architecture: traditional poker relies on financial intermediaries, while crypto
Lightning Network’s Capacity Reaches All-Time High Following Increased Adoption
With more capital and better tools, Lightning’s role in everyday crypto payments continues to expand Bitcoin’s Lightning Network has reached a new record for total capacity, signaling renewed momentum after a long stretch of slower growth. Data from network trackers shows that more Bitcoin is now locked into Lightning payment channels than at any point
Square Launches Its Bitcoin Payment Feature for Over 4M Sellers
The Square POS system now allows merchants to opt in and process payments in Bitcoin Square has officially rolled out its Bitcoin payment feature, giving more than four million sellers worldwide the ability to accept cryptocurrency at checkout. The launch allows merchants using Square’s point-of-sale system to opt in and process payments in Bitcoin, marking
Bitcoin Insurance Company Meanwhile Adds $82 Million in New Funding Round
Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures are leading the charge to help the company expand Bitcoin-based life insurance company Meanwhile has secured $82 million in fresh funding to expand its suite of digital financial products. The round was led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures, with participation from Apollo, Stillmark, and Northwestern Mutual Future
Bitcoin ETFs Are Paying off Amid Skyrocketing Valuations
Inflows are surging as more attention is being paid to the cryptocurrency space Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US are paying off for investors as inflows surge alongside record-setting prices. On Monday, Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of over $126,000, driving the second-largest day of ETF inflows since their launch. Data from CoinGlass
Bitcoin Treasury Company Metaplanet Launches US, Japanese Subsidiaries
The company will focus primarily on Bitcoin income strategies and derivatives trading Metaplanet, the Tokyo-based company that pivoted from hospitality and real estate to become a major Bitcoin treasury holder, has expanded its crypto operations with the creation of two new subsidiaries—one in the US and one in Japan. *Notice of Expansion of Bitcoin Income
SoFi To Be First US Bank to Leverage the Bitcoin Network and Universal Money Address
The digital bank will launch a blockchain-powered international money transfer service this year SoFi Technologies is preparing to make history as the first US bank to integrate the Bitcoin network and Universal Money Address (UMA) into its services, expanding its reach in the global remittance market. The digital bank announced a partnership with Lightspark, a
Steak ‘N Shake Reports 11% Increase in Sales Due to Cryptocurrency
The fast food chain recently announced that it would begin accepting Bitcoin for purchases Steak ‘n Shake has credited its recent sales surge to its decision to embrace Bitcoin payments earlier this year. The US-based fast-food chain reported an 11% increase in same-store sales for the second quarter, outpacing several major competitors in the sector.
PayPal Introduces New Cryptocurrency Payment Tool for US Merchants
The new feature supports over 100 cryptocurrencies to help facilitate crypto use PayPal has launched a new cryptocurrency payment tool designed to help US merchants easily accept digital currencies, particularly for international transactions. The feature allows businesses to take payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, USD Coin, and Tether. It also











