News with the tag "North America"

Bullish stock's post-IPO gains may not sustain due to overvaluation and high ownership concentration, raising concerns about its long-term performance.

Steak ‘n Shake's adoption of Bitcoin payments contributed to a 10.7% increase in same-store sales in Q2 2025, outperforming competitors like McDonald’s and Domino’s, while also reducing processing fees by 50%.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest purchased $15 million in Bitmine stock, supporting its Ethereum treasury strategy, while the stock remains volatile and risky due to its correlation with Ethereum's price.

22V Research chief investment officer Jordi Visser compares Bitcoin to the 'S&P 500 of the future', viewing it as a hedge against systemic change and a strategic long-term investment.

Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev argues that stablecoins are disruptive in certain payment niches but do not pose a significant threat to Visa and Mastercard, as their value proposition and rewards systems remain strong.

Polymarket acquires QCX for $112M to re-enter the US market legally with CFTC approval, enabling compliant relaunch of blockchain prediction markets after a three-year regulatory absence.

Compass Point analyst downgrades Circle Internet Group (CRCL) to 'sell' due to concerns over the GENIUS Act's impact and the stock's overvaluation, despite its recent IPO success.

The U.S. Congress passed a landmark bill to regulate stablecoins, backed by former President Donald Trump, establishing the first federal regulatory framework for the $265 billion stablecoin market.

Coinbase faces a weak Q2 outlook with expected declines in trading volume and revenue, but its long-term growth prospects remain strong, supported by new US crypto legislation and investor optimism.

Wolfe Research analyst recommends three crypto stocks—Cipher Mining Inc, Riot Platforms Inc, and Mara Holdings Inc—as better investments than altcoins for the second half of 2025, citing their strong performance and growth potential.