Jack Dorsey’s Block to bring Bitcoin payments to Square by 2026

Block, Inc. plans to enable Bitcoin payments on Square by 2026, using Lightning Network for fast, low-cost transactions. Merchants can hold BTC or convert to fiat. Stake n’ Shake reports fee savings with Bitcoin adoption.
$750M Private Investment Fuels Strive’s Bid to Become Top Bitcoin Treasury Firm – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Strive Asset Management secures $750M private investment to acquire bitcoin and establish itself as a leading bitcoin treasury firm focused on long-term growth.
Jack Dorsey’s Block to bring Bitcoin payments to Square, with full rollout set for 2026

Block, led by Jack Dorsey, will integrate Bitcoin payments into Square by 2026 using the Lightning Network, enabling fast, low-cost transactions for merchants and expanding Bitcoin accessibility.
Cowbolt Announces Their Mission To Make Bitcoin Familiar To Everybody

Cowbolt launches a Bitcoin payment app at the Bitcoin Conference, enabling peer-to-peer transactions with no middlemen, targeting everyday use among friends and family.
Trump Media Raises $2.5 Billion to Buy Bitcoin, Joins Corporate Crypto Gold Rush – Brave New Coin

Trump Media & Technology Group raises $2.5 billion to buy Bitcoin, joining corporate Bitcoin adoption trends. The move sparks mixed reactions as TMTG stock drops 12% amid market skepticism.
Fast food giant Steak ‘n Shake launches Bitcoin payments, boosts financial efficiency

Steak ‘n Shake now accepts Bitcoin globally via Lightning Network, reducing fees by 50% and seeing strong customer adoption, with plans for more blockchain initiatives.
Block ($XYZ) to Launch Bitcoin Lightning Payments on All Square Terminals by 2026, Pilots Begin in Las Vegas – “The Defiant”

Block Inc. announces Bitcoin Lightning Network payments on Square terminals by 2026, with Las Vegas pilots starting in 2025, enabling QR code-based BTC transactions.
Financial Services Giant Cantor Fitzgerald Launches New Bitcoin Financing Business With $2,000,000,000 in Fresh Capital – The Daily Hodl

Cantor Fitzgerald launches a Bitcoin financing business with $2 billion in capital, offering leverage to institutional BTC investors, partnering with Anchorage Digital and Copper.co as custodians.
Maple Finance, FalconX secure Bitcoin-backed loans from Cantor Fitzgerald — Report

Cantor Fitzgerald provided Bitcoin-backed loans to FalconX and Maple Finance, enabling firms to borrow against BTC collateral without selling. The crypto lending market has rebounded but remains below 2022 peaks.
SharpLink makes $425M Ethereum treasury plunge with Joseph Lubin’s guidance

SharpLink Gaming plans a $425M Ethereum treasury with Joseph Lubin’s guidance, converting raised funds into ETH as its primary reserve while maintaining operations. Consensys leads the investment.