The classic American burger chain is now stacking sats, donating to Bitcoin development, and rewarding customers with BTC for every “Bitcoin Meal.” Fast Food Meets Bitcoin Treasury American fast-food franchise Steak ’n Shake has officially joined the Bitcoin movement — announcing the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve funded entirely through BTC payments made in its restaurants. “All payments received in Bitcoin will be placed in our strategic Bitcoin reserve,” the company said in an X post on Friday, earning applause from Bitcoin advocates. As part of the initiative, 210 satoshis (sats) — roughly $0.23 worth of BTC — from…
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Venture capitalist Vineet Budki warns that Bitcoin’s market psychology remains unchanged and predicts a sharp correction despite long-term bullish prospects. Bitcoin’s Boom-and-Bust Pattern Isn’t Over Bitcoin’s famous four-year market cycle — characterized by explosive rallies followed by steep crashes — is alive and well, according to Vineet Budki, CEO of Sigma Capital. Speaking at the Global Blockchain Congress 2025 in Dubai, Budki told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin could drop 65–70% in its next downturn, likely within the next two years. “Bitcoin will not lose its utility if it comes down to $70,000,” Budki said. “The problem is that people don’t understand…
Lawmakers decide to study the controversial proposal further after unprecedented public concern over easing local restrictions on crypto mining operations. Crypto Mining Deregulation Bill Faces Delay in New Hampshire The New Hampshire Senate Commerce Committee has put the state’s crypto mining deregulation bill on hold following a split vote and growing public opposition. Lawmakers voted 4–2 to send House Bill 639 for further study, signaling uncertainty about loosening municipal control over crypto mining. The decision came after senators reported an unusually high volume of feedback from residents. “This is the most emails I’ve ever received on a single bill,” said…
Elon Musk aims to redefine digital communication with his upcoming encrypted messaging app, promising a system that protects privacy and eliminates data-driven advertising. X Chat to Challenge WhatsApp and Telegram Tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced plans to launch “X Chat,” a new messaging platform that he claims will use peer-to-peer encryption “similar to Bitcoin.” The standalone app, expected to roll out within the next few months, is designed to rival WhatsApp and Telegram while emphasizing user privacy and data security. During an interview on The Joe Rogan Experience, Musk revealed that X has completely rebuilt its messaging infrastructure, describing…
Filecoin (FIL) posted a strong rebound over the last 24 hours, gaining 8% as traders eye a potential breakout from a descending channel. The move comes after weeks of consolidation within a narrow range, hinting at growing accumulation pressure. Filecoin Price Analysis: Signs of Technical Strength After a prolonged downtrend, FIL/USDT showed signs of stabilization near the $1.45–$1.50 zone. The chart indicates that the asset recently tested the lower boundary of a descending channel, a key technical structure often linked to trend reversals. According to TradingView data, FIL has been trading inside two major parallel channels since early August. The…
Bitcoin once again tested the crucial $108,000 level on October 31, signaling renewed volatility and a potential turning point as traders eye breakout or breakdown scenarios ahead of November’s market catalysts. Bitcoin Retests Key $108K Support Zone Bitcoin (BTC) bounced back toward the $108,000 mark, extending its recovery from early-week losses that saw it dip below key trendline support. The move highlights strong buyer interest near the lower boundary of its descending channel, visible on the daily chart. Technical analysts observed that BTC has been trading within a broad downward channel since August, with each retest of the lower trendline…
Coinbase’s strong third-quarter performance has reignited optimism among major Wall Street firms, with analysts pointing to derivatives, stablecoins, and its expanding Base network as the next growth drivers heading into 2026. Coinbase Revenue Rebounds Sharply in Q3 Coinbase reported $1.9 billion in total revenue for the third quarter, a 37% increase from the previous period, reflecting a sharp rebound in trading activity — particularly in Ether markets — alongside a jump in subscription and services income. The results helped offset a minor decline in Bitcoin’s share of total trading volume. Analysts say this signals a strategic evolution beyond spot trading,…
Global banking regulators are preparing to soften their stance on cryptocurrencies as the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) considers revisions to its 2022 framework for banks’ exposure to digital assets, according to reports. Banks Could See Softer Crypto Rules in 2025 The Basel Committee, which defines global banking standards, is reportedly reviewing its earlier guidance that placed Bitcoin, Ether and stablecoins under the same high-risk capital requirements. The update, expected next year, aims to reflect the rapid institutionalization of stablecoins and their growing use in payments systems. Sources familiar with the discussions told Bloomberg that the committee has begun…
The euro-pegged stablecoin EURAU, developed by Deutsche Bank and DWS through their joint venture AllUnity, is expanding its reach across major blockchains using Chainlink’s advanced interoperability technology. EURAU Expands Across Multiple Blockchains AllUnity confirmed that EURAU will integrate with Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon, and Solana through Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) — a system that enables secure communication and token transfers between blockchains.The move aims to enhance liquidity, accessibility, and institutional adoption of the euro-backed stablecoin within Europe’s growing digital asset landscape. AllUnity’s CEO Alexander Höptner said the integration represents a major step toward a unified tokenized financial system:…
Seventeen years after Satoshi Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin to the world, the cryptocurrency stands as a $2 trillion global asset — but faces a rare setback this October. From White Paper to World-Changing Technology On Oct. 31, 2008, Bitcoin’s anonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto released a nine-page document titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.” The white paper proposed a decentralized financial network powered by proof-of-work (PoW) — a revolutionary system that allowed people to send digital money directly without intermediaries. Just three months later, Nakamoto mined the Genesis Block on Jan. 3, 2009, rewarding 50 BTC and launching what would become…