The U.S.-Iran war triggers a global economic shock, facing six major crises: food supply, the bond market, private credit, subprime loan defaults, inflation, and the aluminum industry. Analysts warn that it may threaten the stability of financial markets, determining whether a ceasefire can be reached.

Foresight News reports that the American fast-food chain Steak 『n Shake announced on Twitter that starting from March 1, all hourly workers will receive a Bitcoin reward of 21 cents per hour. Additionally, the company will provide a $1000 grant to the "Trump Account" to support employees' children's education.

American fast-food chain Steak 'n Shake will start awarding Bitcoin bonuses to hourly employees at company-operated stores from March 1. Employees will receive $0.21 per hour, which can be claimed after two years. The maximum annual earnings are approximately $436.80, with the final value depending on market prices.

Prediction market platform Polymarket opens its first free grocery store in New York, aiming to serve New Yorkers and give back to the community. Meanwhile, Kalshi also launches free food events, with intense promotional competition to expand its user base.

Kalshi and Polymarket are competing for New York users, with Kalshi offering users $50 in free groceries, while Polymarket plans to open a free grocery store. Both promotional activities are taking place on the eve of the Super Bowl, aiming to attract attention and address the high cost of living.

On January 28, news broke that the American fast-food chain Steak ’n Shake announced an addition of approximately $5 million worth of Bitcoin to its strategic reserve fund, increasing the company's total Bitcoin holdings to about $15 million, equivalent to approximately 168.6 BTC. The company stated that all revenue from Bitcoin payment channels will be directly injected into this long-term reserve system. On January 27, Steak ’n Shake disclosed on the X platform that it is driving same-store sales growth by improving food quality, and the cash flow generated from this is continuously converted into strategic Bitcoin reserves. Management said this model is forming a "self-sustaining" closed-loop system, deeply integrating traditional restaurant operations with fintech.

January 27 News, American fast food chain Steak ’n Shake has become a focal point at the intersection of the crypto industry and retail sector due to its comprehensive adoption of Bitcoin payments. The company disclosed that same-store sales in Q2 2025 increased by 10.7% year-over-year, significantly outperforming many traditional fast food giants. Management directly attributed this achievement to its strategy of opening Bitcoin payment options in global stores, a plan officially launched in May 2025. In its financial report, Steak ’n Shake pointed out that Bitcoin payments not only attracted more tech-savvy and younger consumers but also significantly reduced payment processing costs. Compared to traditional bank card systems, cryptocurrency transactions cut out middlemen, lowering transaction fees for the restaurant and thereby increasing overall profit margins. This change also made “buying burgers with Bitcoin” a trending topic on social media platforms, bringing additional exposure to the brand.

Foresight News reports that American fast-food chain Steak 'n Shake announced that starting March 1, it will award 0.21 USD worth of Bitcoin for every hour worked by all hourly employees at its company-operated restaurants. The program has a two-year vesting period, and employees will be able to claim their earned Bitcoin after two years. The program is facilitated by the digital asset platform Fold App.

American fast-food brand Steak’n Shake recently added $10 million worth of Bitcoin to its corporate treasury, demonstrating its commitment to cryptocurrency and viewing Bitcoin as both a means of payment and a long-term store of value. This purchase is approximately equivalent to 105 Bitcoins.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that the American fast-food brand Steak ‘n Shake has announced the purchase of $10 million worth of BTC for its strategic Bitcoin reserve. The organization refers to this model as a self-enhancing system, aiming to combine sales growth, food quality improvement, and long-term Bitcoin accumulation. (Bitcoin News)