Cryptocurrency

It was a week full of surprises that culminated on its final day, leaving global financial markets ending their sessions in an unexpected manner given the political and economic developments that unfolded throughout the period. This weekly summary reviews the most important events that shaped the landscape. Sources of Uncertainty …

Steak ‘n Shake has seen strong sales growth since it began accepting Bitcoin payments in May 2025. The company credits this momentum to combining its traditional fast-food operations with digital currency adoption. All Bitcoin collected at participating locations is added to a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, now totaling more than 161 …

Metaplanet has become the latest Bitcoin-focused company to feel the strain of the sharp downturn in digital asset prices, after Bitcoin retreated significantly from the record highs reached in October. The Japanese firm disclosed on Monday a full-year loss of ¥95 billion ($605 million) on revenue of ¥8.9 billion ($58 …

Bitcoin is facing one of its longest losing streaks in history, on track to close a fifth consecutive down month. From October’s peak near $87,700, it has fallen to about $68,700, sending shockwaves through the crypto market.Ghosts of 2018The current slump recalls the 2018 bear market, when Bitcoin lost nearly …

Some of the world’s most valuable technology companies have suffered steep market value losses this year, marking a sharp reversal after years of outsized gains driven by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence. Investors are increasingly questioning whether massive AI-related spending will deliver returns strong enough to justify previously stretched valuations. Microsoft …

Bitcoin fell again on Monday, extending a prolonged downturn after cryptocurrency markets recorded four consecutive weeks of heavy losses, as uncertainty over U.S. interest rates continued to sap appetite for speculative assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency retreated after briefly climbing toward the $70,000 level over the weekend. Bitcoin was last …

In February 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its annual benchmark revision, and the findings shocked markets. The update revealed that the American economy had added 900,000 fewer jobs in 2025 than previously reported. This was not a minor correction—it fundamentally reshaped the narrative of labor market …

The price of Bitcoin came under pressure after a major revision to U.S. employment data rattled global markets and revived concerns about economic uncertainty. The price of Bitcoin rebounded to around $68,987, rising more than 4% on the day, after markets digested the shock of a major revision to U.S. …

Bitcoin traded near the $66,000 level on Friday, extending a period of subdued price action and heading toward a fourth consecutive weekly decline, as investors remained cautious amid broad weakness across global risk assets and ahead of key U.S. inflation data later in the day. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was …

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, offering further evidence that the U.S. labor market is stabilizing after a period of softness, though some underlying weakness remains. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits declined by 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 227,000 in the …