Cryptocurrency
Steak ‘n Shake says Bitcoin is behind its best quarter in years. The U.S.-based burger chain reported a 10.7% jump in in-store sales for Q2 2025, outperforming competitors like McDonald’s, Domino’s, and Taco Bell — all of which saw slow growth or declines over the same
Regulation
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon is set to face roughly 12 years in a U.S. federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple fraud charges. The sentence, which comes with more than $19 million in penalties, is expected to be followed by deportation. Judge Paul Engelmayer, who is overseeing the
Blockchain
The privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero has been hit by significant network turbulence after 60 blocks were discarded from its blockchain within 24 hours. The disruption coincides with claims from the Qubic network that it may have successfully carried out a rare and serious 51% attack. According to the Monero Consensus Status
AI
SoundHound AI, best known for its voice recognition technology, is taking a big leap forward — giving its AI the ability to see. HomeVoice AI Agents for restaurants, vehicles, retail, finance, and more! Powered by SoundHound AI’s conversational intelligence and agentic solutions.SoundHound With the launch of Vision AI, the
What’s a Rug Pull? In crypto, a “rug pull” is exactly what it sounds like — the floor gets yanked out from under investors. It happens when a project’s creators abruptly drain liquidity or abandon the venture, leaving holders stuck with tokens that are now worthless. Think of it
AI
NVIDIA is set to bring its latest Blackwell RTX PRO 6000 Server Edition GPUs to enterprise data centers, with systems from Cisco, Dell Technologies, HPE, Lenovo, and Supermicro arriving in various 2U server configurations. NVIDIA RTX PRO Servers With Blackwell Coming to World’s Most Popular Enterprise SystemsNVIDIA today announced
Blockchain
Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has increased its stake in Block Inc., purchasing $19.2 million worth of shares across three of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move comes as the fintech company’s stock reached its lowest closing price in three weeks. According to Ark Invest’s latest
Cryptocurrency
The TON Foundation has announced that Coinbase Ventures has invested in Toncoin (TON), marking another high-profile endorsement for The Open Network’s growing ecosystem. The news, shared on Monday, August 11, was described by the foundation as a “major vote of confidence” for its vision of expanding blockchain adoption through
Markets
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed bitcoin treasury company, has strengthened its cryptocurrency portfolio with the purchase of an additional 518 BTC worth about $61.4 million. The acquisition, announced Tuesday, was made at an average price of roughly $118,519 per bitcoin. *Metaplanet Acquires Additional 518 $BTC, Total Holdings Reach 18,113
Cryptocurrency
Bullish, the digital asset exchange operator and owner of CoinDesk, is significantly increasing its ambitions for its upcoming initial public offering. According to fresh SEC filings, the company has boosted its IPO target by nearly 60%, now aiming to raise up to $990 million. The offering, led by banking giants
Innovation
Blue Origin is taking its space tourism business into the cryptocurrency era. The company, founded by Jeff Bezos, announced it will now accept Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, USDt, and USD Coin for tickets aboard its New Shepard suborbital flights. The move comes through a partnership with Shift4 Payments, enabling customers to
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin’s break above $120,000 is drawing fresh heavyweight backing. MicroStrategy and Trump Media are both ramping up their crypto exposure — and in Trump’s case, laying the groundwork for a new Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Strategy has acquired 155 BTC for ~$18.0 million at ~$116,401 per