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Steak ‘n Shake adds $5M in Bitcoin to reserve as in-store sales grow 18%

Steak ‘n Shake adds $5M in Bitcoin to reserve as in-store sales grow 18%

The restaurant chain said that its adoption of Bitcoin is one of the main reasons that it is “trouncing” its fast-food competitors.

Nearly 40% of US merchants now accept crypto at checkout: PayPal

Nearly 40% of US merchants now accept crypto at checkout: PayPal

Adoption has been strongest in the hospitality, travel, digital goods, and gaming industries. Millennials and Gen Zs are proving to be the most crypto-savvy shoppers.

Rodeo becomes 2nd NFT platform to announce closure this week

Rodeo becomes 2nd NFT platform to announce closure this week

NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway announced on Saturday that it was shutting down, and has now been followed by Rodeo, which only launched on iOS last March. 

$10.8B in Bitcoin options expire this week: Will bulls chase $95K after expiry?

$10.8B in Bitcoin options expire this week: Will bulls chase $95K after expiry?

Bitcoin options data shows bearish bets holding the advantage in Friday’s $10.8 billion expiry, unless bulls manage a pre-expiration breakout above $90,000.

Crypto needs to become ‘indispensable’ if legislation fails: Bitwise

Crypto needs to become ‘indispensable’ if legislation fails: Bitwise

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says crypto will have to “wrestle with prolonged regulatory grind and skepticism” if the US fails to pass a market structure bill.

Morgan Stanley appoints new head of digital asset strategy

Morgan Stanley appoints new head of digital asset strategy

Morgan Stanley largely sat out the first wave of institutional crypto adoption across 2024–2025 but surprised many with three crypto ETF filings earlier this month.

Bitcoin Seen Entering a More Stable Phase, Coinbase and Glassnode Say

Bitcoin Seen Entering a More Stable Phase, Coinbase and Glassnode Say

New analysis points to steadier market conditions for Bitcoin as liquidity support holds and investors shift toward hedging over leverage.

WhatsApp Lawsuit Draws Skepticism From Cryptographers, Privacy Lawyers

WhatsApp Lawsuit Draws Skepticism From Cryptographers, Privacy Lawyers

A proposed class action accusing Meta of accessing WhatsApp messages is drawing early skepticism from experts, claiming it lacks evidence.

Morgan Stanley taps veteran Amy Oldenburg to lead digital asset strategy amid crypto push: Bloomberg

Morgan Stanley taps veteran Amy Oldenburg to lead digital asset strategy amid crypto push: Bloomberg

The new hire comes amid Morgan Stanley also seeking to hire for several other crypto-related roles as firm leans into digital asset adoption.

Man sentenced to nearly four years in prison for his role in $37 million crypto laundering scam

Man sentenced to nearly four years in prison for his role in $37 million crypto laundering scam

A man was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for his role in laundering almost $37 million in illicit digital-asset proceeds.

American Innovation Project launches fellowship to bring crypto expertise to Capitol Hill

American Innovation Project launches fellowship to bring crypto expertise to Capitol Hill

The American Innovation Project is launching a new fellowship program for recent college graduates to work alongside lawmakers.

US Marshals confirm probe into $40M theft claims involving seized crypto

US Marshals confirm probe into $40M theft claims involving seized crypto

The US Marshals Service confirmed “the matter is under investigation” following claims that millions in government-seized crypto was stolen.