Retail

Steak 'n Shake reports same-store sales rose significantly in the nine months since it began accepting Bitcoin and has accumulated roughly 161 BTC, using part of the reserve to pay employee bonuses.

Steak 'n Shake says sales have surged since it began accepting Bitcoin (BTC) nine months ago, calling the move one of the fast‑food industry's boldest crypto initiatives. The national burger chain announced the jump on Tuesday but did not disclose exact figures.

Russian lawmakers plan to finalize crypto rules by midyear that would limit retail crypto purchases to $4,000, permit trading for both qualified and retail investors, and ban privacy coins and crypto for domestic payments.

BlackRock and several major banks are quietly building BTC positions while retail activity declines, suggesting consolidation into more durable holders. Strategist DaVinci Jeremie says this leaves little room for short-term “crypto tourists” and points to a sturdier market structure.

A report says Nike is selling off NFT sneakers after closing its NFT platform, signaling a pullback as demand for branded digital collectibles softens.

Bitcoin rose above $94,000 after a week of strong gains, with whale accumulation and retail profit-taking concentrated around a key liquidity zone. The move adds momentum to 2026’s early rally but raises short-term volatility risks.

Royal Farms has installed Bitstop multi-asset crypto kiosks at all 310 of its locations across several states, expanding in-store access to digital assets. The rollout aims to simplify on-ramps and broaden everyday engagement with crypto.

Following the Pop Mart Labubu craze, rival manufacturers are launching cheaper, easier-to-find 'blind box' toys to capture holiday shoppers. The influx could ease scarcity and reshape resale dynamics while broadening access for casual collectors.

Santiment says social sentiment around Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP has fallen sharply as a selloff pushes traders into defensive posture, even as on-chain and momentum readings hint at short-term bottom signals.