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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

ETH Bears Lose $113M as Ethereum Climbs Above $1,980 and Eyes $2,000 Breakout

Ether jumped 4.5% to reach $1,980, closing in on the $2,000 mark and lifting its market cap to $237 billion. Short Liquidations and ETF Inflows On Monday, ether (ETH) closed in on the $2,000 threshold after jumping 4.5% amid rising exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows and staking activity. According to Bitstamp data, ETH peaked at $1,980, […]

TRX Futures Listing Launches on Bitnomial, Broadening Regulated U.S. Derivatives Access to TRON

Geneva, Switzerland — July 27, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced the futures listing of TRX, the native utility token of the TRON network, on Bitnomial, a CFTC-regulated U.S. exchange and clearinghouse. The new futures listing introduces […]

China bans open-weight AI models amid capex bubble concerns

<p>China's AI model ban may reshape global AI leadership dynamics, potentially stifling domestic innovation and altering investment trends.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/china-bans-open-weight-ai-models-amid-capex-bubble-concerns/">China bans open-weight AI models amid capex bubble concerns</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

CME Launches Single-Stock Futures on 50-Plus Top US Stocks as Its Crypto Derivatives Arm Keeps Growing

CME Group launched single-stock futures on more than 50 of the largest U.S. companies, giving traders a new leveraged way to bet on names like Apple, Amazon and Nvidia without ever owning the shares. A New Way to Trade the Biggest US Stocks The launch covers 77 contracts in total, i.e. 55 standard-sized futures, each [&#8230;]

China bets on full-stack approach to lead AI race, and crypto markets should pay attention

<p>China's full-stack AI strategy could reshape global tech dynamics, impacting crypto markets by driving demand for decentralized solutions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/china-full-stack-ai-strategy-crypto/">China bets on full-stack approach to lead AI race, and crypto markets should pay attention</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

HashKey merges regional exchanges into unified platform, sets sights on overtaking Coinbase by 2029

<p>HashKey's unified platform and strategic licensing could reshape global crypto trading dynamics, challenging established players by 2029.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/hashkey-merges-regional-exchanges-unified-platform/">HashKey merges regional exchanges into unified platform, sets sights on overtaking Coinbase by 2029</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran rejects US demands in Islamabad talks, negotiations under strain

<p>The strained negotiations could exacerbate regional tensions and impact global markets, reflecting uncertainty in US-Iran relations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-rejects-us-demands-in-islamabad-talks-negotiations-under-strain/">Iran rejects US demands in Islamabad talks, negotiations under strain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Investors turn to Bitcoin amid fears of US dollar devaluation

<p>Rising US debt and fiscal deficits may drive investors to seek limited-supply assets like Bitcoin, impacting long-term currency stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-hedge-us-dollar-devaluation/">Investors turn to Bitcoin amid fears of US dollar devaluation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

tastytrade Follows Robinhood, moomoo into CFTC Regulated Prediction Markets

tastytrade haslaunched Prediction Markets, allowing customers to trade CFTC-regulated eventcontracts directly through its brokerage platform. The contracts covermacroeconomic events, central bank decisions, market indicators, commoditiesand cryptocurrencies.The launch comes asretail brokerages continue expanding into prediction markets. Robinhood,moomooand other platforms have recently introduced or expanded similar offeringstied to economic events and real-world outcomes.Platform Adds Around-th

Tether AI releases QVAC SDK 0.16 with image generation, robotics, and video features

<p>Tether's QVAC SDK 0.16 fosters decentralized AI development, enhancing privacy and autonomy in robotics and multimedia applications.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tether-ai-qvac-sdk-016-release/">Tether AI releases QVAC SDK 0.16 with image generation, robotics, and video features</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

SEC warning over crypto yield vaults puts DeFi’s secret human controllers in the crosshairs

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has warned that crypto vaults may face federal securities-law scrutiny when people control how assets earn yield.Morpho Vault V2 offers a clear case study because its architecture divides the same powers Peirce highlighted. Curators choose the strategy and appoint allocators, while allocators move assets within those limits.Morpho is a decentralized lending protocol, and Vault V2 packages curated lending strategies into onchain vaults. Users interact with smart con

Robeco returns to Argentine stocks after nearly a decade, signaling broader shift in emerging market sentiment

<p>Robeco's return to Argentine stocks may indicate a renewed confidence in emerging markets, potentially attracting more global investment.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/robeco-returns-argentine-stocks-decade/">Robeco returns to Argentine stocks after nearly a decade, signaling broader shift in emerging market sentiment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US stock market adds $675B at open, driven by S&P 500 rally

<p>A significant market rally can boost investor confidence, potentially influencing broader asset classes and economic sentiment positively.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-stock-market-adds-675b-sp500-rally/">US stock market adds $675B at open, driven by S&amp;P 500 rally</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Steve Eisman sells Alphabet stake, voices AI concerns amid market speculation

<p>Eisman's actions may signal increased scrutiny and potential reevaluation of AI-related valuations, impacting tech market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/steve-eisman-sells-alphabet-stake-voices-ai-concerns-amid-market-speculation/">Steve Eisman sells Alphabet stake, voices AI concerns amid market speculation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

MoonPay partners with Tempo to add USDC.E and PATHUSD support

<p>The partnership enhances stablecoin accessibility, potentially accelerating mainstream crypto adoption and simplifying cross-border transactions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/moonpay-tempo-usdc-e-pathusd-partnership/">MoonPay partners with Tempo to add USDC.E and PATHUSD support</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Ether ETFs Add $104 Million as Weekly Flows Triple Bitcoin’s Total

U.S. spot crypto ETFs finished a volatile week with positive flows into bitcoin, ether, XRP and solana products. Ether led with $104 million in net inflows, while HYPE funds suffered a second consecutive week of withdrawals. Ether ETFs Outpace Bitcoin as Late-Week Selling Erodes Crypto Fund Gains Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors began the week [&#8230;]

Webull's Newest Product Has a Two-Year-Old Rival

Webull launched Managed Bond Portfolios today (Monday), handingits advisory arm discretion to buy and hold individual bonds on behalf ofretail clients. The company built the service on technology from Moment, a NewYork fixed-income software firm, and is offering it only to U.S. investors.Two strategies are available at launch. Enhanced Cash holdsU.S. Treasury securities maturing within two years, takes a $500 minimum andcharges 15 basis points a year.High Income spreads money across investment-g

BitMart’s sudden shutdown triggers withdrawal delays and on-chain panic, echoing the ghosts of 2022

With ETH drained from its wallets, BitMart faces a wave of stuck user withdrawals after abruptly announcing its closureBitMart said it will wind down its trading platform after nine years, abruptly reversing an expansion push that continued into the summer.The exchange stopped accepting new registrations, deposits and orders at 01:30 UTC on July 26. Spot, futures and other trading services will end at 01:00 UTC on Aug. 26, before the platform formally ceases operations on Jan. 31, 2027.The decis

Strategy Adds $525M to USD Reserve, Pushing Dividend Coverage to 2.1 Years

Strategy Inc disclosed in a Form 8-K filed Monday that it increased its U.S. dollar reserve by $525 million, bringing the total to $3.75 billion as of July 27, 2026. The company said the reserve now covers 2.1 years of dividend and interest payments on its outstanding preferred stock and debt. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor [&#8230;]