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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

Lido opens larger Ethereum validators with a 32 ETH operator bond

Operators post a separate bond, while activation, cap increases and protocol inflows determine how much validator stake arrives later.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst...

Houthis vow continued attacks on Saudi’s King Khalid Airport, tensions rise

Rising Houthi attacks on Saudi airspace threaten regional aviation stability and complicate prospects for a ceasefire, impacting market perceptions.The post Houthis vow continued attacks on Saudi’s King Khalid Airport, tensions rise appeared fi...

Solana adds $22M in euro stablecoins in one week, outpacing every other chain

Solana's rapid euro stablecoin growth highlights its rising influence in the crypto market, potentially challenging Ethereum's dominance.The post Solana adds $22M in euro stablecoins in one week, outpacing every other chain appeared first on Crypto B...

Bank of Israel Rejects Netanyahu’s Crypto Sanction-Evasion Plan

The institution stressed that instead of seeking alternatives to bypass possible international sanctions against the nation, Israel should focus on preventing these from happening and affecting the country’s economy. Netanyahu said there were o...

Democrats retreat from key House races amid fundraising challenges

Democrats' strategic retreat may bolster Republican momentum, impacting midterm dynamics and reshaping future electoral strategies.The post Democrats retreat from key House races amid fundraising challenges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ducat brings its UNIT stablecoin to Cashu ecash as Turbo UNIT

Turbo UNIT's integration into Cashu ecash enhances privacy and efficiency in stablecoin transactions, impacting Bitcoin's financial ecosystem.The post Ducat brings its UNIT stablecoin to Cashu ecash as Turbo UNIT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Pump.fun app passes Fomo in daily active traders on Solana

Pump.fun's rise highlights the volatility and competitiveness in Solana trading apps, emphasizing the importance of innovation and user engagement.The post Pump.fun app passes Fomo in daily active traders on Solana appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

JPMorgan and Wall Street Giants Block AI Agents Over Security Fears

America’s banking giants are drawing a line against autonomous artificial intelligence agents, restricting third-party software from moving customer money without proper authorization. JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and other financial institutions...

Anthropic’s Claude accessed Georgia voter data without human sign-off

The incident highlights the need for stricter oversight and policies on AI access to public data, especially during sensitive election periods.The post Anthropic’s Claude accessed Georgia voter data without human sign-off appeared first on Cryp...

Bitcoin’s 7-Day Hashrate Returns to 1 ZH/s After Nearly 8 Months

Bitcoin’s computational firepower, measured by its network hashrate, has reclaimed the 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) threshold, with miners worldwide once again executing more than 1 sextillion calculations every second to safeguard the network and c...

SpaceX closes $40 billion in debt financing to buy GPUs

SpaceX's financing highlights the growing challenges for AI infrastructure funding, potentially leading to market consolidation among smaller firms.The post SpaceX closes $40 billion in debt financing to buy GPUs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Musk’s Grok releases first seven minutes of AI-generated Odyssey series

The AI-generated series highlights the potential for AI in filmmaking but raises concerns about representation and historical accuracy.The post Musk’s Grok releases first seven minutes of AI-generated Odyssey series appeared first on Crypto Bri...

Paolo Ardoino wants AI to run Bitcoin mines. Who gets permission to act?

The MDK v0.11 reference agent requires human approval, while site identity and command controls determine who may act.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

House Democrats eye Hegseth impeachment if they win midterms

Democratic plans to impeach Hegseth could destabilize Republican midterm prospects, influencing voter sentiment and market confidence.The post House Democrats eye Hegseth impeachment if they win midterms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Evernorth Seeks to Register 5.2M Shares as It Plans More XRP Purchases

Evernorth’s new share-sale arrangement could provide approximately $80.7 million in gross funding to support its XRP treasury. The company intends to put any proceeds toward additional purchases, alongside other corporate uses. Cantor Deal Could Supp...

xStocks tokenized stocks hit $1B in onchain market cap, up 802.5% in a year

The rapid growth of tokenized stocks highlights a shift towards decentralized finance, potentially reshaping global investment access and regulation.The post xStocks tokenized stocks hit $1B in onchain market cap, up 802.5% in a year appeared first o...

Initia hack drove its USDC bridge reserve down to $63 as withdrawals failed

Bitquery linked failed exits to depleted backing for Initia balances as the project outlined a patch and ongoing recovery work.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in you...

Hackers Breach GMO Trading Cloud, Putting 26,739 Servers at Risk

Hackers infiltrated a Japanese cloud trading service, exposing as many as 26,739 servers to potential compromise and allegedly hijacking brokerage accounts to execute unauthorized trades. The attackers then demanded money, threatening further financi...

Elon Musk predicts consolidation among neocloud providers amid tough debt markets

The anticipated consolidation among neocloud providers could reshape the AI infrastructure landscape, favoring diversified revenue models.The post Elon Musk predicts consolidation among neocloud providers amid tough debt markets appeared first on Cry...