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“The White House has been super constructive here,” said CEO Brian Armstrong.

Popular fast-food chain Steak ’n Shake added $10 million worth of bitcoin to its corporate treasury, deepening its commitment to bitcoin eight months after rolling out BTC payments across all U.S. locations. The company said on social media that the move follows a “self-reinforcing cycle” driven by bitcoin adoption, where customers paying in BTC help generate incremental revenue that is then recycled into business improvements.  According to Steak ’n Shake, all bitcoin-denominated revenue flows directly into what it calls its strategic bitcoin reserve, which is used to fund restaurant upgrades, ingredient improvements, and remodeling initiatives—without raising menu prices. “Eight months…

The investigator said the attacker swapped funds into Monero and moved BTC across chains using Thorchain.Onchain investigator ZachXBT said a victim lost more than $282 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC) in a scam involving a hardware wallet earlier this month.In a post on X, ZachXBT said the theft happened on Jan. 10, 2026, around 11 p.m. UTC, and involved about 2.05 million LTC and 1,459 BTC. He said the victim was tricked in a social engineering scam.The theft was reported as major crypto prices were slightly higher on the day. Litecoin (LTC) was trading around $74.57, up…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure XRP is in the center of crypto conversations, with social interest on X rising to levels that now rival Bitcoin. Recent data tracking the most searched cashtags on the platform shows XRP consistently appearing among the dominant assets drawing user attention.  Interestingly, this surge in visibility is not happening in isolation but in tandem with a series of regulatory, institutional, and ecosystem developments within the XRP ecosystem. XRP Surges Into The Top Cashtags On X Data tracking the most-searched cashtags on the social media platform X shows…

French regulators announced this week that roughly 30% of crypto companies have not yet applied for a MiCA license. The news comes as a key regulatory deadline approaches, one that will decide whether these firms can legally continue operating.Though the European Union became the first jurisdiction to create a legal framework for crypto-assets, MiCA has faced pushback over its steep capital requirements and operational costs.Sponsored SponsoredFrance Faces Licensing DeadlineUnder the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, crypto firms must obtain authorization from a national regulator to operate across the bloc.In France, companies have until June 30 to notify regulators…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has accused major U.S. banks of attempting to sabotage President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda, warning that proposed changes to a Senate market structure bill could stifle innovation, ban entire categories of digital assets and strip Americans of the ability to earn yield on stablecoins. In a wide-ranging interview with Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo on Mornings With Maria, Armstrong said the latest draft of legislation emerging from the Senate Banking Committee represents a “giveaway to the banks” that risks regulatory overreach and undermines recent bipartisan progress on crypto policy. “After reviewing the Senate Banking draft over…

From missile strikes to protests, Iran’s political shocks repeatedly triggered crypto spikes. Iran’s cryptocurrency ecosystem reached a total activity of more than $7.78 billion in 2025, expanding at a faster pace for most of the year compared to 2024, according to a new report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The growth occurred against a backdrop of intensifying political, economic, and security pressures on the country, including sanctions, high inflation, domestic unrest, and escalating regional conflict. Wars, Protests, and a Plunging Currency In its latest report this week, Chainalysis stated that Iran’s crypto activity has increasingly followed major political and geopolitical…

President Donald Trump publicly signaled hesitation about moving Kevin Hassett to the Federal Reserve, casting doubt on Hassett’s chances to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair. Speaking at a conference, Trump said he wants to keep Hassett in his current role, citing concerns about losing a trusted adviser if Hassett were sent to the Fed. BREAKING: President Trump comments on Kevin Hassett, the expected replacement for Fed Chair Powell:“You were fantastic on TV today, I actually want to keep you where you are.”“If I move him, these Fed guys don’t talk much, I would lose you. It’s a serious concern to…

Etherealize co-founders Vivek Raman and Danny Ryan believe Ethereum is exiting a regulatory “purgatory” to become the premiere destination for Wall Street.

Short-term price action is driven by technical positioning, with $2.13 acting as a key resistance level.