Here’s a look at the big stories in crypto from yesterday.
Crypto Update: Poland’s President Vetoes MiCA Alignment Bill (Again)
Over in Europe, regulatory drama continues as Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed yet another bill designed to bring local rules in line with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework.
This marks the second time he’s blocked similar legislation, and the latest one (Bill 2064) got shot down last week after being called “practically identical” to the earlier vetoed version.
The key MiCA transition deadline is on July 1, 2026, and the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) is yet to appoint a supervisor. Many are already eyeing licenses abroad to keep operations smooth.
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Crypto Update: Steak ‘n Shake Burgers Boosted by Bitcoin Sales Rise Dramatically
Who knew fast food and Bitcoin would make such a tasty combo? Steak ‘n Shake reports same-store sales have increased “dramatically” since starting the Bitcoin payments in May 2025.
Every BTC payment goes right into the company’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, turning customer burgers into growing corporate holdings. The chain credits Bitcoiners for the surge, highlighting strong quarter-on-quarter gains of 11% in Q2 2025 and 15% in Q3, easily outrunning big rivals like McDonald’s, Domino’s, and Taco Bell during the same stretch.
No exact numbers were released this time, but accepting Bitcoin is driving real business growth. With BTC hovering around $68,000, this crypto update shows how everyday adoption keeps paying off.
Crypto update alert: Wintermute just rolled out OTC trading for tokenized gold
Wintermute, one of the sharpest players in digital assets, just rolled out OTC trading for tokenized gold. On February 16, they added support for Pax Gold (PAXG) and Tether Gold (XAUT), which dominate the market cap for gold-backed tokens.
This crypto update means high rollers can now buy or sell serious chunks of digital gold without the usual headaches. Smart algorithms hunt down the best prices, and settlement stays lightning-fast.
As tokenized gold explodes (some forecasts say it could hit $15 billion by year-end), this crypto update from Wintermute puts real institutional firepower behind the trend. Digital gold is no longer niche; it’s going mainstream.
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