The company says that accepting bitcoin payments has led to a “self-reinforcing cycle” where crypto revenue helps fund upgrades and improvements. What to know: Popular fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake announced it added $10 million worth of bitcoin to its corporate treasury this week, continuing its push into crypto after […]
The CLARITY Act, expected to clarify digital asset rules, will enable blockchain to bring real-time transparency to government operations and public spending. What to know: You’re reading Crypto for Advisors, CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter that unpacks digital assets for financial advisors. Subscribe here to get it every Thursday. In today’s newsletter, Michael Carbonara, candidate for […]
Over 13.4 million tokens have been erased between mid-2021 and 2025, according to a new analysis by CoinGecko. What to know: More than half of all cryptocurrencies ever launched are now defunct, with most failures occurring in 2025, according to a new analysis by CoinGecko. The study looked at token […]
The ABA sent a letter to the U.S. Senate, saying stablecoins that offer yields will affect its banking members ability to grant loans, but JPMorgan disagrees. What to know: More than 100 community bank leaders are urging U.S. senators to close what they describe as dangerous loopholes in stablecoin legislation, […]
Integrated into the Rumble app, the non-custodial wallet allows fans to tip content producers. What to know: The feature, integrated into the Rumble app and powered by MoonPay, adds a new income stream for creators outside ads or subscriptions. Rumble has launched a non-custodial crypto wallet in partnership with Tether, […]
The Kinexys-led move aims to bring regulated digital cash to a privacy-enabled blockchain for real-time, interoperable finance. What to know: J.P. Morgan’s blockchain business unit, Kinexys, and Digital Asset announced plans to bring the bank‑issued USD deposit token JPM Coin (JPMD) natively to the Canton Network, a privacy‑enabled public blockchain […]
Spot BTC ETFs registered their sharpest outflows on record through November and December as prices dropped 20%. What to know: The once-super-hot U.S.-listed spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ran into their worst stretch on record in the final two months of 2025, as investors yanked billions, capping a brutal year-end […]
The Wall Street giant’s move — should it come to pass — would further legitimize crypto and increase distribution channels, said ClearStreet’s Owan Lau. What to know: JPMorgan’s (JPM) reported plan to offer crypto trading to institutional clients could reshape the competitive landscape, but not necessarily at the expense of […]
The Central American country’s economy is projected to grow 4% this year, the IMF said. What to know: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised El Salvador’s stronger-than-expected economic growth in a statement on Monday. The update notably did not include previous IMF suggestions that El Salvador would be putting on hold […]
The scammer sent a small “dust” amount to the victim’s transaction history, causing the victim to copy the address and send $50M to the scammer’s address. What to know: A crypto user lost $50 million in USDT after falling for an address poisoning scam in a massive onchain exploit. The […]