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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

SEC Unveils $75M Crypto Fundraising Rules With New Token Safe Harbor Proposal

Key Takeaways:The SEC has proposed Regulation Crypto Assets in a framework for certain crypto investment contracts.Up to $5m or $75m in funding for each issuer would be available under specific exemptions.Certain crypto assets might also be eligible for a new conditional safe harbor to exempt them from security investment contract classification.User Score8.7Follow us on Google NewsThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking steps to create a separate securities regulation regime

Bitcoin Whales Add 43,000 BTC, Ending Months-Long Selling Spree

Large bitcoin holders added roughly 43,000 BTC worth about $2.75 billion over the past 60 days, according to Cryptoquant, ending months of steady selling from the same cohort. Whales Reverse Course After Months of Selling Large bitcoin holders, wallets that exclude exchanges and mining pools, added approximately 43,000 BTC over the past 60 days, a […]

FalconX and Interstice Launch $9T Cross-Chain Engine Linking Canton, Solana and Ethereum

Key Takeaways:Interstice Digital and FalconX rolled out a non-custodial Cross-Chain Swap Engine that connects Canton, Ethereum, Solana, and Robinhood Chain.Known counterparties and atomic settlement: Both sides of a swap settle together or it fails to settle.According to Interstice, Canton now processes in excess of $9 trillion in real-world asset flow each month.User Score8.7Follow us on Google NewsInterstice Digital has launched a new cross-chain swap infrastructure with digital asset prime br

LINK Pops 3% to $9.70 as Wyoming Shifts Stablecoin to CCIP

The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has fully migrated its state-backed Frontier Stable Token from Layerzero to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol.   Commission Cites Security Review in Layerzero Deprecation The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has said that Wyoming has fully migrated its state-backed digital asset, the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), off Layerzero and adopted Chainlink’s Cross-Chain […]

Blackrock Believes Bitcoin’s Investment Case Holds Despite 50% Drop

Blackrock says bitcoin’s more than 50% pullback from its October 2025 high hasn’t changed the asset’s long-term investment case, and the firm still recommends a 1-2% portfolio allocation funded out of equities. Blackrock’s Case for Staying the Course In a new report titled “Re-Underwriting Bitcoin,” Blackrock laid out why it believes the cryptocurrency’s steep decline […]

No Value in a Crude Approach to Oil

People of a certain age may remember a US TV show called The Beverly Hillbillies. It featured a, shall we say, ‘unsophisticated’ family from the Midwest who moved to California after oil was discovered on their land, making them instant millionaires.Oil Trading Is BoomingThose of us not fortunate enough to strike ‘black gold’ in our backyard have to resort to more prosaic ways of making money from petroleum. The Financial Times recently reported that platforms including IG and eToro have experie

SEC opens door to day-one crypto insider sales that Senate draft would block

The SEC's new crypto fundraising proposal deliberately treats tokens as free to trade as soon as a buyer acquires them, unless the issuer or another law says otherwise.Insiders typically know more than the public while a token project is still being built, and their incentives do not always line up with everyone else's.The Senate's July 22 CLARITY draft would force insiders to hold a token for a full year before its network clears a specific control test, then six more months once it does. The b

Ripple Prime Secures $275M Funding Boost to Power Its Expanding U.S. Crypto Business

Key Takeaways:Ripple Prime issued a $275 million, senior notes issue to fund operations in the U.S. business.The unsecured notes were rated investment grade by KBRA.New capital is used for working capital, institutional crypto, and tech.User Score8.7Follow us on Google NewsRipple is also expanding its institutional digital-asset business with funds from Ripple Prime, its non-bank prime brokerage. The $275 million private placement provides the unit with more financing as the demand for crypto an

Peckshield: Maya Protocol Loses $1.7M, 20 BTC Traced to Wallet

Blockchain security firm Peckshield says Maya Protocol was exploited for roughly $1.7 million, with the bulk of the stolen funds, 20 BTC worth $1.34 million, sitting untouched in a single wallet. What Peckshield Found Peckshield said Maya Protocol, a decentralized multi-chain liquidity network, was exploited for approximately $1.7 million, with the largest single piece of […]

US shifts military focus from Pacific to Middle East amid Iran-Israel conflict

<p>The U.S. military's focus shift may weaken its strategic deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, affecting global power dynamics and regional stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-shifts-military-focus-from-pacific-to-middle-east-amid-iran-israel-conflict/">US shifts military focus from Pacific to Middle East amid Iran-Israel conflict</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Max Miller faces union support loss amid domestic-abuse allegations

<p>Miller's campaign faces increased vulnerability as legal issues erode union support, potentially reshaping political dynamics in Ohio.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/max-miller-faces-union-support-loss-amid-domestic-abuse-allegations/">Max Miller faces union support loss amid domestic-abuse allegations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Breanna Stewart fastest to 3,000 points with single WNBA team

<p>Stewart's record-breaking performance enhances Liberty's playoff prospects, potentially boosting their championship odds and market confidence.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/breanna-stewart-fastest-to-3000-points-with-single-wnba-team/">Breanna Stewart fastest to 3,000 points with single WNBA team</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Payment Brands: Get in Front of the Industry with a Payment Award

Have you built a payment product that the financial services industry needs to see?The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 are still open for nominations.For payment brands, this means an opportunity to take part in the Fintech B2B Awards, showcase your products and services, and put your name in front of the financial services industry.Whether your business provides payment infrastructure, payment technology, payment solutions or services for brokers and financial institutions, the Awards give you a c

This Solana treasury company may sell SOL as a DeFi loan ties up more than half its treasury

SOL Strategies may sell part of its Solana treasury to meet obligations, as much of its holdings remain pledged against debt.According to an SEC filing, the company said it had C$1.87 million in cash as of June 30 and that roughly C$22 million of digital assets were unencumbered and available for conversion into fiat.SOL Strategies also reported C$37.33 million of current liabilities, although those obligations are staggered and do not represent a single payment due immediately.The financial sta

Vaneck: Bitcoin’s Correction May Be Ending as 8 of 12 Signals Fire

Vaneck says bitcoin&#8217;s 11-month correction may be nearing its end, with 8 of 12 capitulation signals now firing and long-term holders shedding 356,000 BTC in just 30 days. What Vaneck&#8217;s Latest Report Found Asset manager Vaneck published its mid-August Bitcoin Chaincheck report, authored by Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel and Senior Investment Analyst [&#8230;]

Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs amid inflation fears, AI debt expansion

<p>Rising bond yields may lead to increased borrowing costs and drive investors towards gold, impacting global economic stability and market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/global-bond-yields-hit-multi-decade-highs-amid-inflation-fears-ai-debt-expansion/">Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs amid inflation fears, AI debt expansion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran, Oman to announce new passage through Strait of Hormuz

<p>The new passage could reshape regional security and global energy routes, impacting geopolitical dynamics and maritime management strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-oman-to-announce-new-passage-through-strait-of-hormuz/">Iran, Oman to announce new passage through Strait of Hormuz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump shifts to economic pressure on Iran amid ongoing conflict

<p>The shift to economic pressure may prolong US-Iran tensions, reducing immediate conflict risk but complicating future diplomatic resolutions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-shifts-to-economic-pressure-on-iran-amid-ongoing-conflict/">Trump shifts to economic pressure on Iran amid ongoing conflict</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Singapore Orders Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to Block Unauthorized Financial Ads

Singapore said yesterday (Tuesday) that Facebook, Instagram and TikTok must block financial-services ads from providers that lack local authorization. The platforms have until Jan. 31, 2027, to comply.For brokers, crypto firms and trading promoters, the rule sets a new condition for paid access to Singapore users. Overseas incorporation is not the deciding factor. The advertiser must hold the relevant local license or act with the authority of a licensed entity.The Singapore Police Force (SPF) a