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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

Citi to Integrate Bitcoin with Traditional Finance, Launch Custody Services

Bitcoin MagazineCiti to Integrate Bitcoin with Traditional Finance, Launch Custody ServicesCiti is preparing to introduce infrastructure that integrates Bitcoin into traditional financial systems, a bank executive said Thursday. The initiative, introduced by Nisha Surendran, head of digital asset custody development at Citi, aims to provide institutional-grade custody, key management, and wallet services for clients holding the cryptocurrency.Speaking at Strategy World, an industry event ho

PayPal not pursuing sale despite report of Stripe interest

<p>PayPal is not in sale talks despite reports that Stripe is evaluating a potential acquisition amid leadership changes and financing hurdles.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/paypal-stripe-acquisition-interest/">PayPal not pursuing sale despite report of Stripe interest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin surged toward $69,000 after a brutal flush, but Glassnode says one level decides if it fades

Bitcoin bounced back toward $69,000 on Feb. 25 after an intraday flush that printed lows in the low-$60,000s across multiple venues, liquidating nearly $500 million in short positions.The move keeps price inside the $60,000-$69,000 range that has defined February trading, according to Glassnode.Yet, it doesn't resolve the structural weakness that has characterized the market since its 47% drawdown from all-time highs.The bounce looks less like a macro breakout and more like a risk-on rebound com

Indiana Approves Bitcoin Investments in Public Retirement Plans

Bitcoin MagazineIndiana Approves Bitcoin Investments in Public Retirement PlansIndiana lawmakers have passed legislation allowing public retirement and savings plans to invest in bitcoin, crypto and crypto-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with Governor Mike Braun expected to sign the bill, HB 1042, into law within the next 10 days.&nbsp;The move positions Indiana among a growing number of states considering digital assets in public investment portfolios.Under the new law, Indiana’s public re

From Accumulation to Volatility: Why Gold’s Second Phase May Be Wild

Daniel Oliver, founder of Myrmikan Capital, discussed in a recent interview what he believes is a decisive turning point in the gold bull market — and a brewing storm in U.S. private credit. Margin Calls and Maturity Walls: Inside Gold’s New Reality Speaking in an interview with Kitco News anchor Jeremy Szafron, Daniel Oliver contends [&#8230;]

PACT is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that PACT is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingPACT trading is live as of February 26, 2026.To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.&nbsp;Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost.Trade on KrakenHere’s some more information about this asset:PACT (PACT)PACT (PACT) is building DeFiN infrastructure that connects

Wallet in Telegram rolls out BTC, ETH and USDT yield Vaults inside TON Wallet

<p>Wallet in Telegram launches BTC, ETH and USDT Vaults inside TON Wallet, offering onchain yield with up to 18% APY to Telegram users.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/yield-vaults-in-ton-wallet/">Wallet in Telegram rolls out BTC, ETH and USDT yield Vaults inside TON Wallet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitfinex enhances account architecture to support native security tokens

<p>Bitfinex's update could democratize access to tokenized securities, potentially broadening market participation and enhancing portfolio management.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/unified-account-structure-bitfinex/">Bitfinex enhances account architecture to support native security tokens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Coinbase Employees Reportedly Face Wise “Payment Blocks” Amid UK Banking Crackdown

A LinkedIn post circulating online claims that Wise hasbegun blocking payroll payments sent by Coinbase to employees holding Wiseaccounts in the UK. The post states that the action has disrupted employees’finances and describes it as “anti-competitive.” It also notes that Coinbase isan authorised electronic money institution under UK law and argues that itshould not face payment restrictions.Finance Magnates has contacted both companies for comment.The claims could not be independently verified.

eToro Posted Record Revenue. So Why Is the Stock Struggling?

The results are impressive: eToro Group reported record net contribution of $868 million for full-year 2025, a 10% rise year-on-year, with GAAP net income climbing 12% to $216 million. Funded accounts grew from 3.5 million to 3.8 million throughout the year. By most conventional measures, this was a company firing on all cylinders. But the stock tells a different story.In early February, eToro shares were traded at approximately $24.74 (since then it's recovered a bit). That same month, Plus500

Prop Firm ATFunded CEO Joshua Dentrinos Departs

ATFunded Chief Executive Officer Joshua Dentrinos has steppeddown from his role at the proprietary trading subsidiary of global brokerageATFX.“When I joined ATFunded my job was setting up a solidfoundation and strong reputation for the brand and do justice to theprofessional outfit that ATFX is, this task has been achieved and its time forATFunded to reach the next level,” Dentrinos mentioned Thursday on X.Hello tradersWhen I joined ATFunded my job was setting up a solid foundation and strong re

Metamask, Mastercard Roll out Self-Custodial Crypto Card in US

Metamask and Mastercard have launched the Metamask Card nationwide in the United States, including New York for the first time, introducing a metal tier and onchain cashback rewards. Mastercard Powers Metamask Card Expansion to All 50 States Mastercard and Consensys announced the general availability of the Metamask Card across the United States on Thursday, marking [&#8230;]

Bitcoin ETFs Post Half a Billion in Inflows as BTC Rebounds Above $69,000

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin ETFs Post Half a Billion in Inflows as BTC Rebounds Above $69,000U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $506.5 million in net inflows on Feb. 25, the largest single-day total in three weeks, reversing a stretch of heavy redemptions that had fueled doubts about institutional demand.The surge followed $257.7 million in inflows on Feb. 24, bringing the two-day total to more than $750 million. The rebound came after five consecutive weeks of outflows totaling about

200 insider trading probes opened on Kalshi and one quiet change could remake prediction markets overnight

Prediction markets promised something elegant: put money behind beliefs, and the price converges on reality. The wisdom of crowds, sharpened by skin in the game.No pollsters, no pundits, just probabilities inching toward truth as traders stake capital on what they know.However, the moment those markets matter (politically, financially, and socially), the best information stops being &#8220;alpha&#8221; and starts looking like material nonpublic information: unfair, corrosive, and in regulated ve

MetaMask expands Mastercard crypto card across the US

<p>MetaMask launches US wide card including New York, enabling self custodial crypto spending with Mastercard and a $199 metal tier.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/metamask-mastercard-expansion-us/">MetaMask expands Mastercard crypto card across the US</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Admirals Swings to €16M Loss as 2024 EU Onboarding Pause Hits Activity

Admirals Markets AS reported a sharp reversal in 2025,registering a net trading income of EUR -1 million, down from EUR13.5 million a year earlier. The Estonia-based CFD broker blamed reduced trading inits core European markets and the ongoing impact from an earlier temporary halt in registering newEU clients.Trading Income Collapses, Loss WidensAccording to the unaudited results announced Thursday, net gains from trading with clients and liquidity providersfell to EUR 18.5 million from EUR 37.4

Bitcoin ETFs Soar With $507 Million Inflow in Bullish Surge

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their rally with a $507 million inflow on Wednesday, while ether added $157 million. XRP and solana also saw strong demand, marking a second consecutive all-green session for crypto ETFs. Crypto ETFs Post Second Straight All-Green Day Momentum returned in force. For the second straight session, capital poured into crypto [&#8230;]

Decibel activates mainnet perpetuals trading on Aptos with $50M in pre-deposits

<p>Decibel launches a fully on-chain perpetuals exchange on Aptos Mainnet after a strong testnet with 700,000+ accounts and $50M+ pre-deposits.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/aptos-on-chain-perpetuals-exchange/">Decibel activates mainnet perpetuals trading on Aptos with $50M in pre-deposits</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

CoinRoutes Secures Strategic Investment and Partnership from Avenir Group to Advance Institutional Digital Asset Trading

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. CoinRoutes, the market-leading provider of algorithmic execution and intelligent order routing technology for institutional digital asset trading, today announced a strategic investment from and partnership with Avenir Group, a pioneering investment group dedicated to the strategic fusion of traditional finance and digital assets. CoinRoutes, established in [&#8230;]