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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

Everton’s Martin Sherif Faces FA Charge Over 61 Soccer Bets

Everton U21 forward Martin Sherif has been charged by the English Football Association over 61 alleged bets on football matches between Nov. 20, 2024, and Feb. 12, 2026. The case lands three months after Entain warned Everton about its crypto-linked sponsor Stake, although the FA statement does not identify the operator used or connect the […]

A Man Bought a House for $1,000. Then He Found $10,000 in Envelopes Buried in the Basement

Walter Castanedo bought a rundown three-bedroom house in East Toledo for $1,000 in May 2024, then uncovered $10,000 in $100 bills on New Year’s Eve while gutting the basement, including five envelopes wedged between bricks where a potbelly stove likely once sat. The newest bill was dated 1981, and $10,000 from January 1981 would equal […]

Trump Takes ‘Major Step’ Toward Shutting Down Crypto Scammers

The FBI received reports of $20.877 billion in internet-crime losses during 2025, while complaints involving cryptocurrency accounted for $11.37 billion. Trump’s memorandum directs the creation of a federally supervised program that would let vetted U.S. companies disrupt foreign criminal networks. How the New Cyber Program Takes Shape Foreign cybercrime networks could face a U.S. disruption […]

Bank of Montreal Filing Reports $2,970 XRP Position in $303B Portfolio

Bank of Montreal’s $303.65 billion consolidated securities filing reports $2,970 of XRP fund shares, split between two exchange-traded products. The disclosure traces both positions to a controlled investment adviser without identifying their beneficial owner. Two Line Items Inside a 14,271-Position Filing Bank of Montreal (NYSE: BMO) filed a consolidated report containing $2,970 of XRP-linked fund […]

Asian stocks poised for weekly gain as US rate hike bets fade

<p>Asian markets gain as fading US rate hike bets boost investor confidence, potentially attracting more global capital and fostering growth.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/asian-stocks-weekly-gain-rate-hike-fade/">Asian stocks poised for weekly gain as US rate hike bets fade</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Gold retreats toward $4,300 as traders weigh Fed rate-hike path

<p>Gold's volatility reflects market uncertainty over Fed rate decisions, impacting investment strategies and economic stability perceptions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/gold-retreats-4300-fed-rate-hike/">Gold retreats toward $4,300 as traders weigh Fed rate-hike path</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Major parties withdraw, Count Binface gains spotlight in Clacton by-election

<p>The withdrawal of major parties highlights the growing influence of protest candidates, potentially reshaping future electoral dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/major-parties-withdraw-count-binface-gains-spotlight-in-clacton-by-election/">Major parties withdraw, Count Binface gains spotlight in Clacton by-election</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Soluna has 6.3 GW of data center projects on paper, only 192 MW are operating

Soluna Holdings, a renewable-powered data center operator spanning Bitcoin mining and developing AI infrastructure, reported rapid revenue growth in the second quarter alongside weaker consolidated profitability.The company reported $15.1 million of revenue for the three months ended June 30, up 145% from $6.2 million a year earlier. A new presentation of pass-through electricity costs added $4.4 million to both revenue and cost of revenue, with no effect on gross profit, operating loss or net l

NFTs gain traction as Pokémon trading cards drive interest in tokenized collectibles

<p>The rise of tokenized collectibles like Pokmon cards highlights a shift towards digital asset liquidity, impacting traditional trading dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/pokemon-cards-nfts-tokenized-collectibles/">NFTs gain traction as Pokémon trading cards drive interest in tokenized collectibles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

XRP Slides 69% From Peak While Existing Wallet Activity Climbs

XRP closed near $1 on Aug. 13, about 69% below its January 2025 peak. Daily active addresses rose roughly one-third in August, while new-address creation remained virtually unchanged from July. XRP Price Weakness Collides With Higher Ledger Activity XRP traded near $1 on Aug. 13, its lowest level since November 2024 and roughly 69% below [&#8230;]

White House report reveals transshipment scam costing US $26B in lost tariff revenue

<p>The transshipment scam's exposure could lead to stricter trade enforcement, impacting global supply chains and potentially raising consumer prices.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/white-house-transshipment-scam-26b-tariff-loss/">White House report reveals transshipment scam costing US $26B in lost tariff revenue</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Nanya Technology quadruples capital spending to $6.2B as DRAM demand surges

<p>Nanya's massive investment in DRAM could reshape the competitive landscape, but cyclical risks and delayed supply response may impact returns.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/nanya-technology-dram-plants-taiwan-expansion/">Nanya Technology quadruples capital spending to $6.2B as DRAM demand surges</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

TradFi perps volume surges 117-fold to $387B in 18 months as crypto exchanges eat Wall Street’s lunch

<p>The surge in TradFi perps volume on crypto exchanges highlights a shift towards decentralized, 24/7 trading, challenging traditional markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tradfi-perps-volume-surges-387-billion/">TradFi perps volume surges 117-fold to $387B in 18 months as crypto exchanges eat Wall Street&#8217;s lunch</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Farage secures decisive Clacton by-election win with 46% of vote

<p>Farage's win may strengthen Reform UK's influence, impacting future UK elections and challenging traditional party dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/farage-secures-decisive-clacton-by-election-win-with-46-of-vote/">Farage secures decisive Clacton by-election win with 46% of vote</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF drew $371 million of share contributions while Bitcoin erased $66.8 million

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) recorded a $66.8 million decrease in net assets from operations during its first 85 days, even as the exchange-traded fund brought in $371.1 million of gross share contributions against $5.26 million of redemption distributions.The trust’s first quarterly filing shows creations dominated redemptions while Bitcoin fell. Redemption distributions equaled 1.42% of gross contributions from April 7 through June 30.Unrealized Bitcoin depreciation accounted for $66.17

Michael Saylor Maps Bitcoin Into 4-Part Digital Money Stack

Michael Saylor&#8217;s framework assigns separate roles to bitcoin, Strategy&#8217;s STRC preferred stock, Solstice Finance’s yield-bearing SR-strcUSX token, and USDT. The model shows how financial companies could convert volatile bitcoin capital into credit, savings products, and payment assets. Saylor Extends Bitcoin Beyond Direct Ownership Bitcoin can support several financial products rather than only function as a [&#8230;]

Bitcoin miners sell 28,000 BTC worth $2B amid rising costs

<p>Bitcoin miners' shift to AI and data centers highlights a strategic pivot, potentially reshaping the industry's future profitability landscape.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-miners-sell-28000-btc-rising-costs/">Bitcoin miners sell 28,000 BTC worth $2B amid rising costs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bahrain condemns attack on UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions

<p>Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global energy security and could alter U.S. policy dynamics, impacting international relations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bahrain-condemns-attack-on-uae-tankers-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-rising-tensions/">Bahrain condemns attack on UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Solstice Targets 20% APY With Solana Tokens Tied to Strategy’s STRC

Solstice Finance has launched a Solana-based product that splits the dividend income and price risk of Strategy’s STRC preferred stock into separate senior and junior tokens. The firm is also extending its USX dollar product into Zebec Network’s payroll platform. Solstice Lets Investors Split STRC Yield and Price Risk on Solana Solstice Finance is bringing [&#8230;]