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Steak ‘n Shake says same-store sales rose ‘dramatically’ after Bitcoin rollout
American restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake said its nine‑month burger‑to‑Bitcoin strategy has driven same‑store sales growth and a $15 million Bitcoin reserve.
Published Date: 2026-02-17 11:03:35Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Monero use holds despite delistings as darknet markets shift to XMR
TRM Labs says Monero usage remains above pre-2022 levels as darknet markets shift toward XMR, while unusual node behavior may offer investigators network-level clues.
Published Date: 2026-02-17 10:33:39Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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SBI Holdings targets majority stake in Singapore crypto exchange Coinhako
Japan’s SBI Holdings has signed a letter of intent to buy a controlling stake in Singapore-licensed crypto exchange Coinhako.
Published Date: 2026-02-17 07:45:49Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Stablecoins gain ground for paychecks and daily spending: BVNK report
A global survey of 4,658 crypto users found 39% receive income in stablecoins and 27% use them for payments, with stronger adoption in emerging markets.
Published Date: 2026-02-17 07:00:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Polygon daily fees flip Ethereum amid prediction market boom
Polygon briefly surpassed Ethereum in daily fees as Polymarket activity surged, highlighting shifting user demand toward Layer-2 networks.
Published Date: 2026-02-17 06:45:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby
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Logan Paul sells Pokémon card for $16.5M, years after fractional NFT row
Paul once fractionalized ownership of the rare Pokémon card on Liquid Marketplace in 2022 before the website went offline, leading to a lawsuit as investors demanded returns.
Published Date: 2026-02-17 02:04:57Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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Germany‘s central bank president touts stablecoin and CBDC benefits for EU
Joachim Nagel said euro-pegged stablecoins would offer the bloc more independence from US dollar-pegged coins soon to be allowed under the GENIUS Act.
Published Date: 2026-02-16 21:56:24Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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ETH chart pattern projects rally to $2.5K if key conditions are met: Data
Ether is down 20% in February, but a developing bullish setup below $2,000 and growing upside liquidation clusters hint at a quick rebound.
Published Date: 2026-02-16 21:30:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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Paradigm reframes Bitcoin mining as grid asset, not energy drain
The cryptocurrency investment firm says Bitcoin mining is being unfairly lumped with AI data centers, arguing miners act as flexible grid demand, not constant energy drains.
Published Date: 2026-02-16 20:39:29Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Price predictions 2/16: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH
The relief rallies in Bitcoin and several major altcoins are stalling near their respective overhead resistance levels, signaling that the bears remain in control.
Published Date: 2026-02-16 20:20:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay
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