Steak ‘n Shake is expanding its bitcoin strategy with a milkshake tied to crypto culture. The April 27 timing, linked to Bitcoin Conference 2026, points to marketing efforts that now clearly extend beyond payments. Key Takeaways: Steak ‘n Shake announced a bitcoin milkshake on X. Marketing around BTC points to deeper crypto brand alignment. Conference-linked […]
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Stablecoin Market Crosses $320B as Tether USDT Dominance Falls 2.5% in 2026
On Thursday, April 16, data compiled by defillama.com indicates the stablecoin sector has now surpassed the $320 billion threshold, following $2.54 billion in inflows recorded over the past seven days. Key Takeaways: Defillama.com data shows stablecoins hit $320.007B on Apr. 16 after $2.54B in 7D inflows. Tether’s USDT holds 57.96% ($185.463B), down 2.5%, as Circle’s […]
Read MoreBitcoin ETFs Add $186 Million as Broad Market Rally Continues
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their recovery with another day of strong inflows led by bitcoin. Ether, XRP, and solana all posted gains, marking a second consecutive all-green session. Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs added $186.03 million, with Blackrock IBIT driving $291.86 million in concentrated inflows. Ether ETFs gained $67.85 million over 5 days, signaling broader […]
Read MoreElon Musk’s X Money Sparks Elizabeth Warren Warning as Oversight Pressure Intensifies
Regulatory scrutiny is increasing around Elon Musk’s X Money as policymakers review digital payments and stablecoin developments. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s warning highlights concerns that Musk’s expansion into finance could pose risks across consumer protection and financial oversight. Key Takeaways: Warren flagged Elon Musk’s X Money launch as posing consumer and security risks. Concerns tie X […]
Read MoreExodus Broadens Native XRP Wallet Support as Ripple Partnership Deepens Around RLUSD and XRPL Growth
Native XRP wallet access is becoming more important as self-custody platforms compete on direct blockchain utility. Exodus expanded XRP Ledger support and deepened cooperation with Ripple, adding broader in-wallet functionality for XRP and RLUSD. Key Takeaways: Exodus is rolling out tools to manage and send XRP directly in-wallet. XRP demand drives deeper integration as usage […]
Read MoreTether Steps In With $150M Support Plan After Drift Protocol Loses $285M in Exploit
Tether announced a recovery plan of up to $150 million to help Drift Protocol users recoup losses from an April 1 exploit that drained approximately $285 million from the Solana-based trading platform. Key Takeaways: Tether committed up to $127.5 million toward Drift Protocol’s recovery plan following the April 1, 2026 exploit. The $150 million recovery […]
Read MoreMorgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Tops $100 Million in Six Days
Morgan Stanley’s spot bitcoin ETF has attracted over $100 million in inflows within six trading days. The strong debut highlights continued investor demand for low-cost crypto exposure. Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley’s MSBT drew $103 million in 6 days since Aug. 8, showing strong ETF demand. MSBT’s 0.14% fee undercuts rivals like Wisdomtree, intensifying bitcoin ETF […]
Read MoreInstant Crypto Exchange CCE.Cash Enables Fast Cross Chain Swaps With Low Fees
This sponsored press release was provided by CCE.Cash and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. April 15, 2026 – The instant crypto exchange model is rapidly gaining traction as demand increases for faster and more efficient digital asset transactions. CCE.Cash is […]
Read MoreCharles Schwab Brings Spot Crypto Trading to Millions of US Brokerage Clients
Charles Schwab is rolling out direct bitcoin and ethereum trading to retail clients through a new offering called Schwab Crypto, priced at 75 basis points per trade. Key Takeaways: Charles Schwab launches Schwab Crypto with bitcoin and ethereum trading at 75 basis points per trade. Paxos, an OCC-regulated provider, handles sub-custody and execution for Schwab’s […]
Read MoreReport: China Yuan Stablecoin Could Arrive in 3 to 5 Years, Circle CEO Says
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire told Reuters on Thursday that a yuan-backed stablecoin represents a “tremendous opportunity” for China as currency competition shifts onto blockchain infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicted China could launch a yuan-backed stablecoin within 3 to 5 years. USDC grew 72% year-on-year to $75.3 billion by end-2025, boosted by U.S.-Iran […]
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