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Steak ‘n Shake has announced it will accept Bitcoin payments at all its U.S. locations starting May 16, joining a growing list of food chains embracing cryptocurrency. The move follows a social media campaign and hints, including a nod to Bitcoin’s creator with the signature ‘Steaktoshi.’ This positions the chain among the few national food service companies fully integrating Bitcoin.
- Steak ‘n Shake will accept Bitcoin at all U.S. locations starting May 16, following a social media campaign and hints like the 'Steaktoshi' signature.
- The chain joins a small group of national food service companies, including Chipotle and Subway, that have integrated Bitcoin payments, though most trials have been limited to specific locations or promotions.
- Bitcoin's first real-world transaction was in the food industry—Laszlo Hanyecz's 2010 purchase of two pizzas for 10,000 BTC, now commemorated as Bitcoin Pizza Day.
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