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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

Willy Woo Issues Stark Warning: BTC Bear Trend Deepens Across 3 Phases

Bitcoin remains locked in a strengthening bear market as volatility spikes and liquidity weakens, signaling deeper downside risk ahead, according to on-chain analyst Willy Woo. Willy Woo Warns Bitcoin Bear Market Is Strengthening Market analysts are signaling caution in the digital asset sector as volatility accelerates. On Feb. 17, on-chain analyst Willy Woo shared on […]

Coinbase Integrates XRP, DOGE, ADA, LTC for Crypto Loans

Coinbase is expanding crypto-backed loans, adding XRP, DOGE, ADA, and LTC as collateral and unlocking up to $100,000 in USDC borrowing, accelerating digital asset utility as onchain lending demand surges. Coinbase’s Loan Expansion Turns XRP, ADA, DOGE & LTC Into Liquid Assets Crypto lending services are expanding as digital assets gain broader financial utility. Coinbase […]

Figure Launches FGRD as First SEC-Registered Onchain Public Stock

Figure Technology Solutions has launched FGRD, calling it the first SEC-registered public stock issued, traded and settled entirely on blockchain infrastructure with T+0 finality. FGRD Stock Trades and Settles Entirely Onchain, Bypassing DTCC New York-based Figure Technology Solutions on Feb. 19 launched FGRD, its common stock issued natively onchain through the Onchain Public Equity Network, […]

Ether.fi moves Cash card product to OP Mainnet in major platform shift

<p>Ether.fi will migrate 70,000 cards and 300,000 accounts to OP Mainnet, bringing $2M in daily crypto payments to Optimism.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/etherfi-migration-op-mainnet/">Ether.fi moves Cash card product to OP Mainnet in major platform shift</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

CME Group Bets on Around-the-Clock Crypto Futures Access

CME Group will begin offering 24/7 trading for its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options products starting May 29, marking a structural shift in how traditional derivatives markets engage with digital assets. Crypto Never Sleeps—Now CME Group Won’t Either The Chicago-based derivatives marketplace CME said on Thursday that its cryptocurrency futures and options will trade around [&#8230;]

Caroline Pham: CFTC’s focus on foundational principles will enhance market integrity, why collaboration with SEC is essential, and the importance of a positive regulatory posture for crypto innovation | Empire

The CFTC is focusing on returning to foundational principles to enhance market oversight. Emphasis is placed on ensuring financial markets serve the economy through price discovery and risk mitigation. Regulatory efforts should prioritize market integrity over sensational headlines.The post Caroline Pham: CFTC&#8217;s focus on foundational principles will enhance market integrity, why collaboration with SEC is essential, and the importance of a positive regulatory posture for crypto innovation |

Sharplink’s ETH Stack Nears 870K as Institutions Claim 46% Stake

Sharplink now holds 867,798 ETH worth roughly $1.72 billion, tightening its grip as one of the largest public ethereum treasury firms. Sharplink’s Ethereum Strategy Draws Institutional Capital Miami-based Sharplink, Inc. explained on Thursday that institutional investors owned 46% of its common stock as of Dec. 31, 2025, according to the latest Form 13F filings. During [&#8230;]

Bitcoin eyes new liquidity as the Fed’s $18.5 billion repo spike reignites money printer chatter

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, continued its price struggles as traders weighed two stress-tinged signals from the US financial ecosystem.This week, there was a sudden $18.5 billion Federal Reserve overnight repo operation, and Blue Owl Capital has decided to permanently halt redemptions from a retail-focused private credit fund.In another era, either headline might have been enough to spark a reflexive &#8220;money printer&#8221; narrative.Taken together, they can

Lei Yang: MegaETH achieves 55,000 transactions per second, Ethereum’s scaling strategy pivots back to layer one, and the challenges of layer two security | Bankless

MegaETH leverages Ethereum for its superior blockchain execution environment. A stress test on MegaETH achieved 55,000 transactions per second. Layer two solutions that replicate layer one services face security challenges.The post Lei Yang: MegaETH achieves 55,000 transactions per second, Ethereum&#8217;s scaling strategy pivots back to layer one, and the challenges of layer two security | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kraken’s xStocks Hits $25 Billion in Tokenized Trades in Under Eight Months

Kraken-owned xStocks has surpassed $25 billion in total transactionvolume, highlighting the rapid growth of tokenized equities across centralizedand decentralized venues. According to the crypto exchange, the figure covers trading on exchanges, activity on DeFiplatforms, and mint and redemption flows, all reached in less than eightmonths.xStocks Hits $25 Billion as Tokenized Equities ScaleOnchain activity accounts for more than $3.5 billion of thetotal, with over 80,000 unique onchain holders pa

Fed’s Kashkari: Crypto “Utterly Useless,” Stablecoins No Match for Venmo

Bitcoin MagazineFed’s Kashkari: Crypto “Utterly Useless,” Stablecoins No Match for VenmoFederal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari delivered another pointed criticism of crypto while defending the Federal Reserve’s independence during remarks in Fargo, North Dakota, today.Speaking at the 2026 Midwest Economic Outlook Summit, Kashkari questioned the practical value of digital assets, stating that “crypto has been around for more than a decade and it’s utterly useless,” according

US Stocks Slip Late as Oil Rises, Fed Signals and PCE Data Loom

U.S. equities traded modestly lower late Thursday as rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and cautious Federal Reserve signals tempered momentum from the prior session’s AI-fueled advance. Stocks Ease in Late Trading as Oil Hits Six-Month High As of 3:30 p.m. EST on Feb. 19, just before Wall Street’s close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood [&#8230;]

cTrader Admin 9.9 Delivers Operational Refinements as Broker Count Tops 300

Spotwarehas shipped version 9.9 of cTrader Admin, its back-office management platformfor brokers and prop firms, with a handful of targeted changes aimed at tidyingup daily operations rather than overhauling the product.The updatedoes not introduce major new capabilities, but focuses instead on reducingfriction in routine tasks, including session visibility, centralized settings,and trimming the number of clicks needed to reach common controls.“WithcTrader Admin 9.9, we focused on targeted refin

Alex Zozos: Tokenized securities are classified as securities, the SEC’s evolving role in on-chain trading, and how blockchain enhances trading efficiency | Unchained

Tokenized securities are classified as securities under current regulatory frameworks. The SEC's dual role in enforcement and policy is crucial for understanding its operations. Tokenization can enhance trading efficiency through modern technology.The post Alex Zozos: Tokenized securities are classified as securities, the SEC&#8217;s evolving role in on-chain trading, and how blockchain enhances trading efficiency | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Jeff Park: Low trading volume hampers Bitcoin price discovery, Hong Kong as a bridge for Chinese capital, and shifts in options trading signal market sentiment change | The Wolf Of All Streets

Shifts in Bitcoin trading dynamics hint at a potential market reversal amid changing investor sentimentThe post Jeff Park: Low trading volume hampers Bitcoin price discovery, Hong Kong as a bridge for Chinese capital, and shifts in options trading signal market sentiment change | The Wolf Of All Streets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Senator Warren Urges Treasury and Fed Not to Bail Out Crypto Billionaires Saylor and CZ Amid Bitcoin Slide

Bitcoin MagazineSenator Warren Urges Treasury and Fed Not to Bail Out Crypto Billionaires Saylor and CZ Amid Bitcoin SlideU.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, called on the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve to confirm that they will not use taxpayer funds to support cryptocurrency investors or firms.&nbsp;In a letter sent Wednesday to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Warren warned that any government intervention could t

Adam Posen: Inflation expected to hit 4% by year-end, youth unemployment rising due to post-COVID mismatches, and tariffs’ delayed impact on economic pressures | Odd Lots

Inflation is projected to reach 4% by the end of the year, driven by current economic trends. The trajectory of inflation is upward, suggesting ongoing economic pressures. Labor market issues are more about mismatches than a slowdown in demand.The post Adam Posen: Inflation expected to hit 4% by year-end, youth unemployment rising due to post-COVID mismatches, and tariffs&#8217; delayed impact on economic pressures | Odd Lots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Surpasses $1 Billion in Monthly Volume As Adoption Grows

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin’s Lightning Network Surpasses $1 Billion in Monthly Volume As Adoption GrowsBitcoin’s Lightning Network, the layer-two protocol designed to facilitate faster and cheaper transactions, has surpassed $1 billion in monthly transaction volume, according to new data from River.&nbsp;In November 2025, the network processed an estimated $1.17 billion across 5.22 million transactions, marking a milestone in adoption despite Bitcoin’s stagnant price performance throughout the year

XRP sentiment hits a 5-week high as money rotates away from Bitcoin and Ethereum

XRP is attracting institutional money and a burst of bullish positioning, even as much of the crypto industry remains stuck in a risk-off tape.According to a CoinSharesreport, XRP is the best-performing crypto token this year, attracting around $150 million in fresh capital, while Bitcoin and Ethereum have registered cumulative outflows of around $1.5 billion.Crypto Asset Flows (Source: CoinShares)The simplest takeaway is not “XRP is bullish.” It is that investors are actively rotating into asse