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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

Crypto hackers have taken $2.7 billion in 2026 and the losses are alarmingly concentrated

Crypto firms and users have lost nearly $2.7 billion to security incidents this year, with North Korea-linked thefts exceeding $1 billion.Blockchain security firm CertiK recorded 658 incidents through September, with about $420.4 million of stolen as...

OpenAI and Meta push AI agents into sensitive tasks

The integration of AI agents into sensitive tasks could redefine workplace efficiency but raises critical questions about trust and regulation.The post OpenAI and Meta push AI agents into sensitive tasks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bolsonaro seeks to overturn coup conviction, citing digital evidence issues

Bolsonaro's legal challenge could destabilize his political influence, affecting his family's electoral prospects and market confidence.The post Bolsonaro seeks to overturn coup conviction, citing digital evidence issues appeared first on Crypto Brie...

Bull doubles supercomputer output in France to feed Europe’s AI push

Bull's expansion in France signifies Europe's strategic move towards technological independence, enhancing its AI and HPC capabilities.The post Bull doubles supercomputer output in France to feed Europe’s AI push appeared first on Crypto Briefi...

Tokenized real-world assets hit $46.2 billion across 36 chains

The rise of tokenized assets could revolutionize finance, but regulatory uncertainty and market discrepancies pose significant challenges.The post Tokenized real-world assets hit $46.2 billion across 36 chains appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic plans pre-IPO investor day on October 14

Anthropic's pre-IPO investor day highlights the tension between rapid growth potential and significant financial commitments, impacting investor confidence.The post Anthropic plans pre-IPO investor day on October 14 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitwise NEAR ETF draws about $9 million in inflows on day three

The steady inflows into Bitwise NEAR ETF highlight growing investor confidence in crypto ETFs, potentially boosting NEAR's market presence.The post Bitwise NEAR ETF draws about $9 million in inflows on day three appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SpaceX plans Terafab chip megafactory with up to $119 billion in potential investment

SpaceX's Terafab initiative could revolutionize tech industries by enhancing vertical integration, boosting local economies, and advancing AI capabilities.The post SpaceX plans Terafab chip megafactory with up to $119 billion in potential investment...

Brazil probes US funding of far-right causes ahead of 2026 election

The investigation into foreign funding could reshape Brazil's political dynamics, potentially boosting anti-establishment candidates' appeal.The post Brazil probes US funding of far-right causes ahead of 2026 election appeared first on Crypto Briefin...

El Salvador’s economy performs strongly, IMF says, as Bitcoin waiver clears the way for funding

El Salvador's economic resilience, bolstered by strategic policies and IMF support, may inspire other nations to explore unconventional fiscal paths.The post El Salvador’s economy performs strongly, IMF says, as Bitcoin waiver clears the way fo...

NEAR AI Cloud brings private inference to GitHub Copilot through a VSCode extension

Developers gain enhanced privacy and flexibility, while NEAR token holders benefit from a staking model that integrates with AI services.The post NEAR AI Cloud brings private inference to GitHub Copilot through a VSCode extension appeared first on Cr...

US factory costs spike, threatening Bitcoin’s rally above $85,000

US manufacturers reported more widespread input-price increases in September, raising a potential financing risk for Bitcoin if investors respond by expecting higher interest rates ahead of Friday’s jobs report.The Institute for Supply Management’s O...

New York, Wyoming Crypto Deal Targets 6-Month Licensing Fast Track

New York and Wyoming are linking their separate crypto regulatory systems through a newly announced agreement. The arrangement connects New York’s virtual currency licensing framework with Wyoming’s digital asset oversight while retaining...

Wall Street arrived in NEAR just as a $4 billion-a-month app got hacked

NEAR’s new US ETF is facing its first stress test days after launch as a $3.8 million ecosystem exploit hit the token.NEAR fell about 10% to $4.86 after NEAR Intents disclosed a security incident involving its Omni deposit-and-withdrawal infrastructu...

Metamask Pulls Validators as Meager ETH Theft Sounds Big Alarm

Metamask began pulling Ethereum validators after a security incident apparently diverted less than $1,000 in block tips, while outside researchers estimate roughly 17,000 validators holding about 523,000 ETH were sent toward the exits. Metamask says...

Bitcoin Price Enters October Near $85K—Now $95K Is Back in Play

Bitcoin closed September at $83,563, above several closely watched onchain and technical levels as October begins with a historically bullish seasonal backdrop. But the next move may depend less on “Uptober” history and more on ETF demand...

XRP is becoming collateral for real loans and the first market is already dominated by whales

XRP is beginning to support live dollar borrowing on Ethereum, though the market remains heavily concentrated among a handful of borrowers.A Morpho market backed by FXRP, a tokenized representation of XRP, had about 7.18 million RLUSD in outstanding...

Revolut Reaches 5 Million Romanian Customers as 77% of Card Payments Turn Local

Revolut has surpassed five million retail customers in Romania, making the country one of its largest markets in Central and Eastern Europe.London's trading industry is coming home!The customer figure is equivalent to roughly one-third of Romania’s e...

Trump Meme Coin Gala Returns With 185 Seats, VIP Gold Watches

The TRUMP meme coin team is putting another dinner with President Donald Trump on the leaderboard. The top 185 token holders qualify for an exclusive Nov. 22 gala, the top 29 of them get VIP treatment, and the top four can walk away with 18-karat Tru...