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Steak ‘n Shake Touts Bitcoin Adoption as Sales Soar
9.8.2025
Fast food chain Steak ‘n Shake, which is owned by Biglari Holdings (NYSE: BH.A; BH), says its same-store sales have jumped 10.7% in Q2 and that bitcoin ( BTC) has played a part in the company’s success. “In the second quarter of 2025, Steak ‘n Shake’s same-store sales increased by 10.7%,” the firm...
Acacia Research and Partners to Develop Bitcoin-Backed Commercial Loan Strategy
9.8.2025
Acacia Research (Nasdaq: ACTG), a public company focused on acquiring and operating businesses across the industrial, energy, and technology sectors, has announced a partnership to implement a bitcoin-backed commercial loan strategy. Acacia partnered with Unchained Capital, a bitcoin financial...
UAE Establishes Unified Regulatory Framework for Virtual Assets Through SCA and VARA Agreement
8.8.2025
In a significant development for the local crypto sector, the United Arab Emirates has established a unified regulatory framework through an agreement between the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). According to local media, this...
Paxos Agrees to $48.5 Million Settlement Over AML Deficiencies Linked to Binance Partnership
8.8.2025
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has reached a $48.5 million settlement with Paxos Trust Company due to deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) program and failures in due diligence related to its partnership with Binance. Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris announced...
US Imposes 39% Tariff on Swiss Gold, Impacting Global Market Dynamics
8.8.2025
The United States has implemented a 39% tariff on imports from Switzerland, effective August 7, 2025, significantly impacting the Swiss gold refining industry. This tariff, the highest among developed nations, specifically targets one-kilo and 100-ounce gold bars, which were previously exempt from...
Parataxis Holdings to Go Public With Plans to Raise $640M for Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
7.8.2025
Institutional digital asset management platform Parataxis Holdings has struck a business combination deal with a publicly listed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) called Silverbox (NYSE: SBXD) to create a new entity, also named Parataxis. The new firm aims to raise up to $640 million...
Pierre Poilievre Reaffirms Stance Against Canadian CBDC
7.8.2025
Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre once again slammed plans by the Bank of Canada to create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in a video published Sunday where the 46-year-old politician can be seen answering questions from constituents in an intimate setting. In the video,...
Real-World Asset Tokenization Firm Figure Submits IPO Draft Registration Statement
6.8.2025
Figure Technology Solutions announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its equity securities, anticipated to take place in 2025. The specific number...
Chinese Ministry of National Security Warns of Risks Associated With Biometric Recognition Technology
6.8.2025
The Chinese Ministry of National Security has issued a warning regarding the potential risks associated with biometric recognition technology, highlighting concerns over data security and privacy. The ministry emphasized that while biometric systems, such as facial recognition, iris scanning,...
Barry Silbert Returns as Chairman as Grayscale Investments Expands Management Team and Board
5.8.2025
Grayscale Investments announced a strategic expansion of its management team and Board of Directors, as the company enters a new phase of growth. The firm has appointed four seasoned executives: Diana Zhang as Chief Operating Officer, Ramona Boston as Chief Marketing Officer, Andrea Williams...
Solana Mobile Launches Seeker Smartphone, Fulfilling 150,000 Pre-Orders
5.8.2025
On August 4, 2025, Solana Mobile began shipping its highly anticipated Seeker smartphone, fulfilling over 150,000 pre-orders across more than 50 countries. Priced between $450 and $500, the Seeker is designed to enhance the mobile experience for crypto users, featuring a built-in crypto wallet,...
Capital B Acquires 62 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 2,075 BTC
5.8.2025
Capital B (The Blockchain Group), an artificial intelligence and bitcoin treasury company listed on Euronext Growth Paris, has confirmed the acquisition of 62 BTC for approximately $7.2 million (about €6.2 million). Following this acquisition, the company now holds a total of 2,075 BTC....
Fed Survey Signals Structural Breakdown in US Credit System
5.8.2025
Warning signs emerged in the July 2025 Federal Reserve lending survey, revealing entrenched structural stress across U.S. credit markets. Banks imposed tighter lending standards for nearly all categories, with business and consumer loan access deteriorating despite easing compared to 2024....
France-Headquartered Sequans Acquires 85 Additional Bitcoin, Raising Total Holdings to 3,157 BTC
4.8.2025
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS), a Bitcoin Treasury company and a provider of 5G/4G cellular semiconductor solutions, announced on August 4, 2025, the acquisition of an additional 85 bitcoins for approximately $10 million, at an average purchase price of $117,360 per bitcoin, including...
Capital B Announces $13.3M Capital Increase and Convertible Bonds to Boost Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
4.8.2025
Capital B (The Blockchain Group), listed on Euronext Growth Paris, has announced a capital increase and convertible bonds issuance totaling approximately $13.3 million (€11.5 million), aimed at advancing its Bitcoin Treasury Company strategy. The capital increase, priced at around €2.90 per share...
The Smarter Web Company Raises $10.7 Million From Notable Investor and High-Net-Worth Individual
4.8.2025
The Smarter Web Company PLC (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF), a London-listed technology and bitcoin treasury firm, has announced the successful completion of a Placing and Subscription, raising a total of $10.7 million (£8.1 million). The Placing, conducted with a well-known institutional...
Metaplanet Acquires Additional 463 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 17,595 BTC
4.8.2025
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF) has announced the acquisition of an additional 463 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, with an average purchase price of about $116,695 (17,268,320 yen) per bitcoin, totaling approximately $54 million (about 7.995...
Bitcoin Mining Powers Ethiopia’s $55M Surplus Energy Revenue: Report
4.8.2025
Ethiopia’s state utility generated $55 million from bitcoin mining using surplus hydropower, reinvesting profits to accelerate rural electrification projects. Ethiopian Electric Power earned $55 million over 10 months—18% of its annual revenue—by diverting otherwise wasted hydroelectricity...
Botswana Explores Potential Launch of Central Bank Digital Currency
3.8.2025
The Bank of Botswana is in the early stages of a feasibility study to evaluate whether to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC). According to Ruth Baitshepi, head of the digitalization and innovation hub, the study aims to assess both the necessity of a CBDC and the potential risks...
SEC Crypto Task Force to Tour the US
2.8.2025
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Crypto Task Force will be touring the country between August and December, from New York to California, according to a Friday press release published by the regulator. The task force was launched in January by then Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda...