U.S. Burger Chain to Offer Bitcoin Bonuses to Hourly Workers

On the 21st, Steak 'n Shake, a U.S. burger chain, announced that starting March 1, all hourly workers at company-owned stores will receive a Bitcoin (BTC) bonus equivalent to $0.21 per hour worked. Employees will be able to receive their Bitcoin after a two-year vesting period, and the initiative will be implemented in collaboration with the rewards app Fold. On the 17th, Steak 'n Shake purchased an additional ¥1.6 billion worth of Bitcoin, expanding its BTC holding strategy. Since introducing Bitcoin payments eight months ago, the company has seen a significant increase in same-store sales, driven by Bitcoin transactions...