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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

Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $88 Million Inflow to End Week

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) snapped their losing streak with an $88 million inflow on Friday, Feb. 20. Ether funds ended nearly flat, solana extended gains, and XRP ETFs saw no trading activity. Crypto ETFs See Modest Bounce Led by Bitcoin Inflows After days of steady redemptions, bitcoin ETFs finally caught a bid. Spot bitcoin funds […]

Luca Netz: Trove’s $11.5 million token sale highlights flaws in ICO structure, liquidity issues threaten NFT market, and the rise of echo groups over traditional VC | Unchained

Trove's token sale raised $11.5 million, focusing on real-world assets like collectible cards. The ICO process for Trove was oversubscribed, leading to incomplete refunds for investors. The token sale process lacks the structure needed for success, highlighting a gap in support for token founders.The post Luca Netz: Trove’s $11.5 million token sale highlights flaws in ICO structure, liquidity issues threaten NFT market, and the rise of echo groups over traditional VC | Unchained appeared f

Potential ‘Satoshi Freeze,’ Upcoming Regulatory Clarity, and More – Week In Review

Bitcoin is consolidating near $66K–$67K as extreme fear grips the market, even with hashrate at record highs and supply nearing 20 million coins. Debate over quantum safeguards and Satoshi’s coins adds philosophical tension, while Bitwise points to a $200T tokenization wave ahead. Coinbase pushes for U.S. regulatory clarity, and talk of Russia’s “return to the […]

Bitcoin Consolidates Under Supply Zone With $60K Risk Still in Play

At 8 a.m. on Saturday, bitcoin is trading between $67,974 and $68,138 per coin, commanding a market cap of $1.35 trillion, with $46.99 billion in 24-hour trading volume and an intraday range of $66,585 to $68,236. The world’s largest cryptocurrency is compressing just beneath a critical resistance band, and the charts suggest that this stalemate […]

IoTeX confirms token safe incident, says situation ‘under control’

<p>The incident highlights the critical need for robust security measures in blockchain platforms to maintain user trust and market stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iotex-token-breach-confirmation/">IoTeX confirms token safe incident, says situation &#8216;under control&#8217;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Stablecoin Sector Adds $703M This Week While Blackrock’s BUIDL Surges 36%

Dollar-pegged tokens edged higher over the past week, pulling in roughly $703 million in fresh capital. Even with that bump, the sector remains down 0.61% month over month, a $1.9 billion dip that keeps the broader tally in check. Among the top ten stablecoin competitors over the last seven days, Blackrock’s BUIDL led the charge, [&#8230;]

Prediction Marketplace Giant Polymarket Acquires YC-Backed Startup Dome

Polymarket has acquired Dome in a bid to supercharge its developer ecosystem and tighten its grip on the fast-growing prediction markets sector. Polymarket Aims to Strengthen Tech Stack With Dome Buy On Friday, Polymarket confirmed it purchased Dome, a Y Combinator-backed startup focused on unified API infrastructure for prediction markets. Financial terms were not disclosed, [&#8230;]

Crypto has a native version of the M2 money supply that’s falling and killing Bitcoin liquidity

Stablecoin supply is crypto’s deployable cash. With a total stablecoin market cap of around $307.92 billion and down -1.13% in the past 30 days, the pool has stopped growing month over month.When supply stalls, price moves get sharper, and Bitcoin feels it first in thin depth and bigger wicks.Stablecoins sit in a strange middle ground in the crypto market. They behave like cash, yet they arrive there through private issuers, reserve portfolios, and redemption rails that look more like a money-ma

Nasdaq hires product manager to lead tokenization innovation

<p>Nasdaq's move into tokenization could accelerate blockchain adoption in traditional finance, potentially reshaping asset management and trading.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/nasdaq-hires-product-manager-tokenization-innovation/">Nasdaq hires product manager to lead tokenization innovation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Fast Payout Casinos in Canada 2026: Instant Crypto Withdrawals

Traditional online casinos often take 3-7 business days to process withdrawals. In 2026, fast payout casinos use crypto to send winnings in 2-15 minutes. We reviewed payout speeds and selected platforms that consistently deliver quick withdrawals for Canadians.Quick Picks &#8211; Top Casinos for Instant WithdrawalsThese crypto casinos were checked for fast withdrawals and real processing times. All of them support cryptocurrency cashouts and operate under Curaçao or Kahnawake licenses that allow

Argentina Opens the Doors for Investing ‘Mattress Money’ in Crypto

The measure, passed by the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission (CNV), will allow Argentines to invest previously undeclared funds into cryptocurrency exchanges and also other kinds of brokerages. Economy Minister Luis Caputo stated that these capitals can help grow local investment levels. Argentina Reforms Regulatory Framework to Allow ‘Mattress Money’ Investments in Crypto Argentina is [&#8230;]

Strategy CEO to discuss Bitcoin with Morgan Stanley’s digital asset head next week

<p>The collaboration highlights growing institutional interest in crypto, potentially accelerating mainstream adoption and financial innovation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/strategy-ceo-discuss-bitcoin-banking-morgan-stanley-head-digital-assets/">Strategy CEO to discuss Bitcoin with Morgan Stanley&#8217;s digital asset head next week</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Is Copper Mirroring Silver’s Explosive Breakout? Veteran Trader Bluntz Reveals Bullish Forecast

The precious metals trade may be expanding into copper as “striking similarities” to silver show up on the chart, according to pseudonymous trader Bluntz. Copper’s Slow Grind Boring Traders, But Technical Pattern Suggests Incoming Move: Bluntz Bluntz shares a chart with his 338,000 followers on X, suggesting that copper is in the later stages of [&#8230;]

Vitalik Buterin plans bolt-on cypherpunk layer to upgrade existing Ethereum

<p>Buterin's initiative could enhance Ethereum's resilience and security, potentially reshaping its ecosystem and addressing fragmentation issues.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/vitalik-buterin-cypherpunk-ethereum-layer-upgrade/">Vitalik Buterin plans bolt-on cypherpunk layer to upgrade existing Ethereum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

‘Not A Stock:’ El Salvador Defends Bitcoin Purchases Amid Market Slump

The government of El Salvador defended its continuous bitcoin purchases before critics, even as the market is currently experiencing a downturn. Vice-President Felix Ulloa stated that bitcoin was part of a reserve strategy and that the country is preparing for a world where fiat currencies will disappear. El Salvador States Bitcoin Is Not a Stock [&#8230;]

Weekly Digest: Kraken Posts 50 Cyprus Jobs, Adding MiFID Role; Netherlands Bans Polymarket

High web traffic, low CFD volumesA new dataset from the fmintelligence portal challenges thelong-held belief that more website traffic translates into higher tradingactivity for brokers. Analysis of 47 retail forex and CFD firms shows that the correlation between organic web traffic and actual trading volumes is just 0.09,essentially insignificant. The figures, which compare January 2026 traffic data withrecent monthly CFD volume averages, suggest that online visibility and tradingactivity measu

Metaplanet CEO Sees $60K Bitcoin Floor, Projects ‘Dramatically Higher’ Long-Term Prices

Bitcoin may have carved out a $60,000 floor as Metaplanet signals relentless accumulation and long-term upside, reinforcing conviction that volatility won’t derail its aggressive bitcoin-per-share growth strategy. Metaplanet CEO Sees $60,000 Bitcoin Floor, Signals Ongoing Accumulation Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich shared on social media platform X on Feb. 19 his outlook on bitcoin’s price trajectory, [&#8230;]

SEC Issues 2% Stablecoin Capital Guidance, Softening Regulatory Pressure on Institutional Exposure

SEC signals regulatory clarity for payment stablecoins, allowing broker-dealers to apply a 2% net capital haircut and paving the way for broader tokenized securities activity under existing rules. SEC Clarifies Broker-Dealer Treatment of Payment Stablecoins Under Net Capital Rule The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Trading and Markets issued a new FAQ [&#8230;]

Strategy CEO Calls for Rethink of Basel’s 1,250% Bitcoin Risk Capital Treatment

U.S. banking rules on bitcoin face mounting scrutiny as Strategy CEO Phong Le urges regulators to revisit Basel capital standards, warning current risk weights could hinder America’s ambitions to lead the global digital asset market. Strategy CEO Warns 1,250% Bitcoin Treatment by Basel Could Undermine America’s Crypto Ambitions Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) CEO Phong Le shared [&#8230;]