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Steak ‘n Shake says same-store sales rose ‘dramatically’ after Bitcoin rollout

American restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake said its nine‑month burger‑to‑Bitcoin strategy has driven same‑store sales growth and a $15 million Bitcoin reserve.

Monero use holds despite delistings as darknet markets shift to XMR

TRM Labs says Monero usage remains above pre-2022 levels as darknet markets shift toward XMR, while unusual node behavior may offer investigators network-level clues.

SBI Holdings targets majority stake in Singapore crypto exchange Coinhako

Japan’s SBI Holdings has signed a letter of intent to buy a controlling stake in Singapore-licensed crypto exchange Coinhako.

Stablecoins gain ground for paychecks and daily spending: BVNK report

A global survey of 4,658 crypto users found 39% receive income in stablecoins and 27% use them for payments, with stronger adoption in emerging markets.

Polygon daily fees flip Ethereum amid prediction market boom

Polygon briefly surpassed Ethereum in daily fees as Polymarket activity surged, highlighting shifting user demand toward Layer-2 networks.

DeFi lender ZeroLend shuts down, blames illiquid chains

ZeroLend founder “Ryker” says several blockchains the lending protocol operates on are now “inactive,” leading to periods where it has operated at a loss.

Crypto sentiment hits extreme fear as Matrixport flags possible bottom

With Bitcoin sentiment at four-year lows, analysts have flagged historic oversold signals and potential seller exhaustion.

Kraken sponsors Trump Accounts in Wyoming, citing crypto alignment

The Wyoming-based crypto exchange said it wanted to give back to the state it calls home, which it chose for its “responsible” approach to crypto regulation. 

Crypto.com receives ISO/IEC 42001 AI certification as it expands its AI business

Crypto.com is expanding AI services as one of its three core business lines, amid broader industry adoption of the technology.

Crypto phishers are sending letters to Trezor, Ledger users again

It's not the first time scammers have used snail mail to target victims of hardware wallet company data breaches from years ago.

Logan Paul sells Pokémon card for $16.5M, years after fractional NFT row

Paul once fractionalized ownership of the rare Pokémon card on Liquid Marketplace in 2022 before the website went offline, leading to a lawsuit as investors demanded returns.

Germany‘s central bank president touts stablecoin and CBDC benefits for EU

Joachim Nagel said euro-pegged stablecoins would offer the bloc more independence from US dollar-pegged coins soon to be allowed under the GENIUS Act.

ETH chart pattern projects rally to $2.5K if key conditions are met: Data

Ether is down 20% in February, but a developing bullish setup below $2,000 and growing upside liquidation clusters hint at a quick rebound.

Paradigm reframes Bitcoin mining as grid asset, not energy drain

The cryptocurrency investment firm says Bitcoin mining is being unfairly lumped with AI data centers, arguing miners act as flexible grid demand, not constant energy drains.

Price predictions 2/16: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

The relief rallies in Bitcoin and several major altcoins are stalling near their respective overhead resistance levels, signaling that the bears remain in control.

Hong Kong regulator adds Victory Fintech to list of approved trading platforms

The addition is the first crypto company to be licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission since June 2025, when the regulator approved Hong Kong BGE.

Bitcoin accumulation wave puts $80K back in play: Analyst

Demand from Bitcoin accumulation addresses reached a new high, with analysts citing a futures market CME gap as a prediction point for their higher short-term price targets.

Bitcoin weekly RSI echoes mid-2022 bear market as BTC plays liquidity games

Bitcoin round-tripped gains after a spike to $70,000 as liquidity traps began to characterize BTC price action on the US bank holiday.

Harvard endowment reduces stake in Bitcoin ETF, adds Ether exposure

The management company behind the university’s $56.9 billion endowment opened a new position in BlackRock's spot Ether ETF, while reducing its Bitcoin ETF stake by 21%.

Tokenized RWAs climb 13.5% despite $1T crypto market drawdown

Tokenized real-world assets added 13.5% in 30 days, led by increasing activity on Ethereum, Arbitrum and Solana, even as the broader crypto market lost $1 trillion in value.

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