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Valkyrie amends Bitcoin Fund S-1 filing with enhanced custody and valuation rules

Valkyrie Investments refiled an amended Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday for its Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund, adding more precise rules around custody, valuation, seed investments, and risks as the cryptocurrency investment vehicle awaits regulatory approval to trade on Nasdaq. The new filing updates the index used to value the fund’s Bitcoin from Lukka Prime to the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate – New York Variant, which calculates the reference rate as of 4 PM Eastern

Crypto Exchange Kucoin Partners With Tomorrowland Winter for Alpine Festival Launch

Kucoin will launch immersive activations at Tomorrowland Winter 2026, scheduled for March 21–28 in Alpe d’Huez, France. The festival will feature renowned artists like Steve Aoki and Dimitri Vegas. Bridging Digital Finance and Global Culture Cryptocurrency exchange platform Kucoin is set to debut a series of immersive activations at the electronic music festival Tomorrowland Winter […]

Differently Secured: Bitlease Founder Nima Beni on Why Falling Hashrates Aren’t a Threat

The bitcoin mining industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it matures into more institutional structures. Nima Beni of Bitlease argues against fears regarding the sustainability of transaction fees, emphasizing that current fee levels don’t reflect long-term dynamics. Challenging the Security Budget Deficit The transition of the bitcoin mining industry into a mature, institutional era […]

FBI Flags Criminal Network Exploiting Crypto ATMs With Fake Law Enforcement Threats

The FBI warns of rising impersonation scams involving cryptocurrency payments, as fraudsters use urgency and evolving tactics to pressure victims into quick financial decisions and drive increasing financial losses. FBI Warns of Rising Law Enforcement Impersonation Scams A new warning from the FBI’s Louisville Field Office is drawing attention to how cryptocurrency is being used […]

Jack Dorsey’s Block brings back a few workers after mass layoffs

<p>The rehiring at Block highlights the growing impact of AI and automation on workforce dynamics, prompting industry-wide strategic shifts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/jack-dorsey-block-workforce-rehiring-mass-layoffs/">Jack Dorsey&#8217;s Block brings back a few workers after mass layoffs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Coinshares Debuts Regulated DeFi and RWA Yield Strategy With Railnet

On Wednesday, Coinshares announced a new onchain asset management strategy that blends decentralized finance ( DeFi) yields with tokenized real-world assets within a regulated framework. Coinshares Launches Onchain Strategy Combining DeFi and Tokenized Asset Yields The Jersey-based digital asset manager said the strategy is built in partnership with infrastructure provider Kiln and powered by its [&#8230;]

Erik Voorhees’ Venice rolls out end-to-end encrypted AI modes, VVV token surges 10%

<p>The rollout of encrypted AI models by Venice could set a new standard for privacy in AI, potentially influencing industry-wide practices.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/encrypted-ai-inference-venice-release/">Erik Voorhees&#8217; Venice rolls out end-to-end encrypted AI modes, VVV token surges 10%</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US Debt Surges Past $39T as Schiff Warns of $50T Explosion Within 3 Years

U.S. fiscal strain is deepening as national debt surpasses $39 trillion and could reach $50 trillion, according to an economist, as rising borrowing costs, persistent deficits, and geopolitical spending intensify pressure. US Fiscal Imbalance Worsens as Debt Climbs Beyond $39 Trillion Concerns about U.S. fiscal stability are intensifying as borrowing continues to accelerate, with economist [&#8230;]

Algorand Foundation cuts 25% of staff as macro pressure and crypto slump weigh on operations

<p>Algorand Foundation cuts 25% of staff as macro pressure weighs on operations, with ALGO down 19% year to date near $0.09.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/algorand-foundation-staff-cuts/">Algorand Foundation cuts 25% of staff as macro pressure and crypto slump weigh on operations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

NYSE, Nasdaq, Cboe Align Crypto ETF Options With Liquidity Driven Limits

Crypto ETF options are rapidly being folded into mainstream derivatives markets as U.S. exchanges abandon fixed caps, unlocking larger positions and reshaping how institutional capital can access bitcoin and ethereum exposure. NYSE American Expands Crypto ETF Options With Flexible Limit Framework The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a notice on March 18, 2026, [&#8230;]

Clarity Without Complacency: Why the SEC-CFTC Framework Is a Start, Not a Finish Line

The March 2026 joint framework from the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission represents the most significant regulatory development in U.S. crypto history. While most of my peers see this as "good", I view this moment with cautious optimism. The classification of 16 major digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP, as digital commodities under primary CFTC jurisdiction finally provides the legal certainty that institutional capital ha

Banks risk another 2008 crisis after moving the equivalent of 18 million BTC into shadow lenders

US banks &#8220;reduced&#8221; their credit risk after 2008 by shifting more of it to nonbank lenders.Since 2008, banks have shifted a growing share of their lending to nonbanks like private credit funds, making it their fastest-growing loan category. That shift doesn’t signal another 2008-style crisis today, but it does show where trouble could surface first if private credit starts to crack.This week, traders, analysts, and Investment firms are reviving a familiar question: are US banks settin

AI Data Centers Outpay Bitcoin Mining, Triggering Major Industry Shift

Bitcoin miners are ditching hashpower for hyperscale as multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence (AI) contracts outpay mining by a wide margin, forcing a rethink of the industry that secures the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Mining Economics Struggle as AI Offers Higher Returns Per Megawatt What started as a side hustle has turned into a full-blown identity crisis [&#8230;]

FTX Sets $2.2B Distribution as Creditor Recoveries Reach up to 120%

FTX is set to begin a $2.2 billion creditor payout on March 31 while separately scheduling its first preferred equity payments for May 29, as multiple claim classes move toward full or even excess repayment under the restructuring plan. FTX Sets March 31 Timeline for $2.2 Billion Creditor Payout Efforts to return funds to creditors [&#8230;]

Australia’s Digital Asset Bill Gains Momentum With Senate Committee Approval

Australia just looked at crypto chaos, sighed, and decided it would rather regulate the circus than keep pretending it’s not in town. Australia Eyes Regulated Crypto Future as Senate Advances Digital Asset Bill The Australian Senate Economics Legislation Committee has effectively waved through the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, recommending it pass without [&#8230;]

SEC Approves Nasdaq Rule to Trade Tokenized Securities, Paving Way for Blockchain Integration

Bitcoin MagazineSEC Approves Nasdaq Rule to Trade Tokenized Securities, Paving Way for Blockchain IntegrationThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a Nasdaq rule change that allows certain securities to be traded in tokenized form, a move that integrates blockchain technology into traditional stock market infrastructure.The approval, issued Wednesday, is part of a broader effort to explore digital representations of regulated assets while maintaining investor protections

Best hardware wallets 2026: Ledger vs Trezor vs SafePal vs NGRAVE

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The Core Issue: Your Node Vs. The Digital Wilderness

Bitcoin MagazineThe Core Issue: Your Node Vs. The Digital WildernessOver 50 years after the first inter-networked message, peer-to-peer networks remain rare beasts in the jungle of the Internet. Bitcoin&#8217;s ability to provide an open monetary system depends on its peer-to-peer architecture, and across its attack surface it is the networking layer&#8211;how peers discover and connect to each other&#8211;that is the most vulnerable. There are two main places problems can occur: Bitcoin&#8217;s

Bitcoin Price Fights For $70,000 As Federal Reserve Holds Rates

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Price Fights For $70,000 As Federal Reserve Holds RatesThe Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept its benchmark interest rate steady, maintaining the federal funds target range at 3.50% to 3.75%. Bitcoin price is fighting to hold $70,000 amid a complex backdrop of elevated inflation, slowing job growth, and war in the Middle East. The decision marked the second consecutive FOMC meeting with no change in borrowing costs and followed a pause that began after three rate cuts last

SBI Crypto Arm Introduces USDC Stablecoin Lending Service for Japan’s Retail Savers

SBI VC Trade, the digital asset arm of SBI Holdings, islaunching a USDC lending product on March 19, bringing regulated access todollar-pegged crypto returns in the domestic market. It allows retail investorsin Japan to earn yields by lending stablecoins through a licensed platform.To celebrate the rollout, SBI VC said it will offer anannualized yield of 10% for a 12-week term during the initial phase. The company plans to maintain an annual rate of around 5%going forward—still well above most U