The burger-to-Bitcoin approach has delivered measurable growth at the register Steak ‘n Shake says its decision to accept Bitcoin has delivered strong business results. The burger chain began rolling out Bitcoin payments in May 2025, directing every crypto transaction into a corporate treasury reserve. Nine months ago today, Steak n Shake launched its burger-to-Bitcoin transformation
The US Treasury will safeguard what it already holds but will not act as a buyer of last resort for Bitcoin markets The US Treasury Department has clarified its role in the government’s Bitcoin strategic reserve during a recent congressional hearing. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers that the federal government will keep Bitcoin obtained
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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