Steak ’n Shake taps Bitcoin bonus program for hourly employees

In recent developments, the fast-food chain said employees will receive a BTC bonus per hour worked, with payouts vesting after two years and limited to company-operated locations. Looking closer, market…

Steak ‘n Shake Offers Employees Bitcoin Bonus Program

In recent developments, the move positions Steak ‘n Shake among a growing number of companies experimenting with bitcoin-based compensation, using crypto incentives to reward employee loyalty and align long-term performance…

Japan Bond Shock Ripples Into US Treasuries as Crypto Watches Closely

In recent developments, a sharp selloff in Japanese government bonds spilled into U.S. Treasuries, prompting coordinated intervention from U.S. and Japanese officials. While markets briefly stabilized, lingering structural risks could…

Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs see heavy outflows as ‘institutional caution’ grows

In recent developments, crypto markets dip as global macro pressures mount, with US-EU trade tensions and Japanese bond sell-offs fueling institutional caution. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Bitcoin sharks scoop up BTC like it’s 2013 despite ‘perfect bull trap’

In recent developments, several chartists warn that Bitcoin could decline toward $30,000 in February as the price action mirrors previous four-year cycles. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Former Alameda CEO to be released from US custody after 440 days

In recent developments, scheduled for release from a halfway house on Wednesday, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will have served 440 days in federal custody. Looking closer, market participants…

Central banks vs Bitcoin: Who deserves the public’s trust?

In recent developments, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the French central bank governor and Coinbase CEO clashed over whether trust in money comes from institutions or decentralized Bitcoin.…

Crypto’s next battle is privacy, but regulators face chicken-egg dilemma

In recent developments, crypto’s move into banks and state-backed systems is accelerating a clash between financial privacy and public ledger design, said Aleo’s Yaya Fanusie. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Argentine exchange Ripio bets on peso stablecoins amid cautious 2026 outlook

In recent developments, one of Argentina’s longest‑running exchanges, Ripio, is betting on local currency stablecoins and tokenized bonds to drive a decade‑long boom in tokenized money across Latin America. Looking…

Bank of Italy chief says banks, not stablecoins, anchor digital money

In recent developments, the Bank of Italy’s Fabio Panetta said stablecoins can only play a complementary role in the monetary system, arguing that their stability depends on fiat currency pegs.…