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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

Andreessen Horowitz tops the Strebulaev-Jackson AI venture ranking

Andreessen Horowitz's AI investment dominance highlights the growing importance of strategic sector focus in venture capital success.The post Andreessen Horowitz tops the Strebulaev-Jackson AI venture ranking appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Super Micro shares rally after strong preliminary sales results

Super Micro's sales surge highlights growing AI server demand, potentially boosting the entire tech sector and reshaping market expectations.The post Super Micro shares rally after strong preliminary sales results appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OpenCode breach exposes API keys as AI guardrails stall the defenders

The breach highlights the need for improved AI model cooperation in security, as current guardrails can hinder timely threat response efforts.The post OpenCode breach exposes API keys as AI guardrails stall the defenders appeared first on Crypto Brie...

Joe Weisenthal embraces blockchain, sees potential in Hyperliquid

Joe Weisenthal embraces blockchain and highlights Hyperliquid's potential. Hyperliquid reaching $100 by December 31, 2026, at 43.5% YES.The post Joe Weisenthal embraces blockchain, sees potential in Hyperliquid appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

UK deploys RAF Typhoon jets to bolster Saudi defense against Houthi attacks

The UK's increased military support for Saudi Arabia may deter Houthi attacks, reducing the likelihood of Saudi airspace closure.The post UK deploys RAF Typhoon jets to bolster Saudi defense against Houthi attacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ken Griffin says AI is ‘almost certainly’ a bubble, but he’s still a believer

AI's potential to revolutionize entrepreneurship is tempered by financial scrutiny, highlighting the need for tangible returns on investments.The post Ken Griffin says AI is ‘almost certainly’ a bubble, but he’s still a believer app...

BitGo deepens its Canton Network role with institutional custody and token support

BitGo's expanded role in Canton Network could centralize institutional crypto custody, influencing market dynamics and regulatory landscapes.The post BitGo deepens its Canton Network role with institutional custody and token support appeared first on...

Ramaswamy commits $4M to controversial ad in tight Ohio governor race

Ramaswamy's ad gamble may alienate moderates, risking voter backlash and complicating his path in a competitive Ohio governor race.The post Ramaswamy commits $4M to controversial ad in tight Ohio governor race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Li Lu says crypto will eventually disappear on its own

Li Lu's view on crypto highlights the potential for digital assets to decline due to inherent structural weaknesses, impacting investor confidence.The post Li Lu says crypto will eventually disappear on its own appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Collector Crypt surpasses Hyperliquid, Papertrade in 24-hour revenue

The rise of tokenized-collectibles signals a shift in crypto market dynamics, challenging traditional platforms and reshaping revenue streams.The post Collector Crypt surpasses Hyperliquid, Papertrade in 24-hour revenue appeared first on Crypto Brief...

Crypto Thieves Hijack Ngrave Alerts and Walk Away With $2.56M

A fake security warning flashed across crypto wallets, sending users scrambling to protect their funds. Instead, the alert delivered them straight to thieves who drained roughly $2.56 million, exploiting a trusted notification system without ever cra...

Quantum-Safe Blockchain Design Could Cut Fees and Network Bloat

Upgrading blockchains to post-quantum cryptography typically causes severe network congestion, high gas fees, and state bloat due to massive signature and zero-knowledge proof sizes. Compact Shielded client-side validation (CSV) solves this problem b...

UK Banks Flooded With Crypto User Complaints, Led by Lloyds and Barclays

Evidence of banks restricting services for crypto asset users keeps piling up on both sides of the Atlantic. A new report highlights the difficulties U.K. customers have faced with specific banks. Earlier this year, Stand With Crypto in the UK (SWC),...

JPMorgan models Bitcoin reaching $385,000 in 10-year bull case despite CEO Jamie Dimon’s criticism

A report page shared by @Matt_Hougan shows the 10-to-15-year assumptions, while the firm stops short of a bitcoin allocation.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your...

Esports Firm Ninjas in Pyjamas Boosts Bitcoin Mining Operation With Added Rigs

NIP Group, the publicly traded parent company of esports powerhouse Ninjas in Pyjamas, is expanding its bitcoin mining operation through another major hardware acquisition, bringing its planned computing capacity to nearly 14 exahash per second (EH/s...

Mastercard Begins Rolling Out AI Agent Payments Service With Coinbase, Base

Mastercard is beginning to open up a system that allows AI agents to autonomously purchase digital services using blockchain technology and stablecoins, marking another step toward a future in which software can conduct financial transactions without...

Polymarket US hits $8.7 billion as Coinbase and Roundtable push stablecoin media payments

The rise of Polymarket and stablecoin media payments could reshape financial transactions, blending sports betting with blockchain innovation.The post Polymarket US hits $8.7 billion as Coinbase and Roundtable push stablecoin media payments appeared...

NEAR launches crypto treasury platform with private payments across 35 blockchains

NEAR's platform could revolutionize crypto treasury management by enhancing privacy and efficiency, potentially attracting more institutional adoption.The post NEAR launches crypto treasury platform with private payments across 35 blockchains appeare...

River Markets Targets Institutional Distribution Role for OG.com and Crypto.com

River Markets is positioning itself as a central distribution gateway for institutional prediction markets, signing a preliminary agreement to route orders for both OG.com’s event contracts and Crypto.com’s crypto spot liquidity through a single trad...