Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong has pushed back against claims that the White House is unhappy with the company’s handling of the crypto market structure bill.

CEO Pushes Back Against White House Report

Armstrong took to X to address a recent report by journalist and Crypto In America podcast co-host Eleanor Terrett, which suggested that the White House was considering withdrawing its support for the bill if Coinbase did not return to the negotiating table with a satisfactory yield agreement for banks.

According to Terrett’s post, the White House was reportedly upset by what it viewed as Coinbase’s “unilateral” actions and an apparent effort to speak on behalf of the…

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Iconic American burger chain Steak ‘n Shake has added $10 million worth of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to its balance sheet. This comes after the company started accepting Bitcoin payments in 2025.

Steak ‘n Shake’s Bitcoin Treasury made a significant acquisition of the cryptocurrency. The company announced the purchase via X on Saturday, highlighting a boost in sales since it began accepting Bitcoin.

“Eight months ago today, Steak n Shake launched its burger-to-Bitcoin transformation when we started accepting bitcoin payments. Our same-store sales have risen dramatically ever since. All Bitcoin sales go into our Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Today we increased our Bitcoin exposure by… Read more on Benzinga

National Football League superstar Saquon Barkley, a known Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) enthusiast, was once suggested by Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) founder Michael Saylor to go all-in on the apex cryptocurrency.

Did Barkley Miss Out On A Major Opportunity?

Speaking to Boardroom media at Coinbase’s annual State of Crypto Conference on Jul. 22, 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles star reminisced about a “funny” interaction with Saylor about how much to invest in Bitcoin.

“Throw it all in,” Saylor advised. Barkley wasn’t very sure of the idea at the time, but conceded in the interview that he should have probably ‘listened’ to the Bitcoin bull.

Saquon Barkley’s Advice For Investors

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Bitcoin is trading around $95,000 as traders remained cautious following the Senate’s decision to postpone debate on a crypto market structure bill.

Notable Statistics:

Coinglass data shows 93,705 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $181.70 million.       

In the past 24 hours, top gainers include Story, Dash and Sky.

Notable Developments:

Trader Notes: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez said Bitcoin appears to be in a bullish retest, consolidating just below the $100,000 mark.

He noted that holding above $94,555 is critical to preserve the bullish structure and keep the door open for a push into six-figure territory.

Crypto Tony said bulls must reclaim $95,100 to…

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Binance sees Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on track to become a macro-driven financial asset, fueled by institutional adoption, regulated products, and advancing stablecoin regulation.

What Happened: In its 2025 review and 2026 forecast, Binance said 2025 was a milestone but volatile year for crypto, with total market value surpassing $4 trillion.

Price action, however, was dominated by macro uncertainty, shifting monetary policy, trade tensions, and geopolitical risks.

Bitcoin traded within a wide 75% range and ended the year down about 7.9%.

Binance noted that crypto price formation increasingly tracked traditional macro cycles rather than purely crypto-native adoption.

Institutional…

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