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Steak ‘n Shake Says Sales Grew Double Digits Since Bitcoin Adoption
Steak ‘n Shake says sales have risen by double digits since it began accepting Bitcoin via the Lightning Network last year, according to Bitcoin Magazine. The company did not disclose an exact growth percentage.
Bitcoin’s Complexity Paradox: Why Layer-2 Networks Are Drawing AI Attention
CoinDesk reports that incidents involving Coldcard, Lightning and Liquid show how AI is reshaping bug discovery across Bitcoin’s increasingly complex layer-2 infrastructure and changing the economics of security research.
CZ’s Kyrgyzstan visit highlights limits of state backing for stablecoin exits
CZ praised Kyrgyzstan’s KGST on September 5, while separate USDKG reporting points to institution-only direct redemption and UK sanctions against its issuer since May. The developments spotlight stablecoin exit-access risks.
AMC CEO questions Robinhood’s tokenized shares
AMC CEO Adam Aron said the company is not connected to Robinhood’s tokenized shares. The remarks have renewed scrutiny of how stock-linked tokens are created and what exposure they provide.
Bitget discusses Asian distribution with Wall Street firms including BlackRock
Bitget is discussing Asian distribution with major Wall Street firms, including BlackRock, as asset managers seek to expand the regional reach of their tokenized ETFs, CoinDesk reported.
Firelight Raises $8 Million to Extend DeFi Protection Beyond XRP
Firelight raised $8 million to expand its DeFi protection protocol beyond XRP. The project aims to help fintechs and investors recover losses from hacks while enabling XRP, bitcoin and XLM holders to earn yield by backing coverage.
Former SEC, CFTC Officials Urge Lighter Touch to Bring Crypto Perps Trading Onshore
Former SEC and CFTC officials are urging lighter crypto rules, warning that excessive regulatory burdens could leave a $90 trillion perpetuals market offshore as agencies pursue work on derivatives and custody.
Bitcoin Faces Macro Test as Kevin Warsh Highlights Sticky Inflation Metrics
Bitcoin faces a fresh macro test as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh points to sticky inflation metrics. ETF inflows and larger Treasury buybacks may reduce volatility, but CryptoSlate says they cannot substitute for disinflation.
BIS Chief Questions Stablecoins’ Credibility for Payments at Scale
BIS chief Pablo Hernández de Cos said stablecoins lack credibility for payments at scale. A new FSI study also found sharp differences in rules applying to stablecoin issuers across jurisdictions.
Japanese Bitcoin Industry Unveils Aurora for Global Anime and Games Payments
The Japanese Bitcoin Industry has unveiled Aurora, a Bitcoin and Lightning-focused initiative designed to improve cross-border payments for global fans of Japan’s anime and games market, valued at 2 trillion yen.
Bitcoin Lightning Project Confirms AI-Generated Vulnerability Reports
Bitcoin Lightning developers are preparing fixes after confirming several AI-generated vulnerability reports were accurate. The reports identified a critical flaw, leading the project to issue an emergency warning, Decrypt reported.
Core Lightning confirms vulnerabilities and readies security update
Core Lightning confirmed multiple vulnerabilities and is preparing a security update. Operators who do not install it were advised to use offline mode, keeping nodes active but disconnected from the network.
Bitcoin slips below $78,000 as higher US PCE data weighs on markets
Bitcoin fell below $78,000 after July US PCE inflation data exceeded expectations slightly. Stocks and gold also declined, while the cryptocurrency stayed below the $80,000 mark.
Older Lightning nodes may face full-channel wipeout before LND protection arrives
CryptoSlate reports that LND’s official protection arrived in version 0.21.0, leaving earlier standard releases potentially exposed to a full-channel wipeout unless separately patched.
Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm’s Retrial Pushed to April 2027
Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash retrial has been delayed until April 2027. Judge Katherine Polk Failla cited Storm’s pending acquittal motion and a related request for a continuance in adjourning the proceedings.
Chainalysis-led Operation Lighthouse targets child exploitation networks with Binance and Coinbase
Chainalysis’ Operation Lighthouse targeted child exploitation networks involving child sexual abuse materials, working with Binance, Coinbase and law enforcement to generate more than 14,000 investigative leads, CoinDesk reported.