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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

A 1960 Population Model Pegged Nov. 13, 2026 as ‘Doomsday’

In 1960, mathematician Heinz von Foerster and colleagues published a population-growth model in the journal Science that mathematically blew up to “infinity,” a result that later got pinned to Nov. 13, 2026 as an overpopulation doomsday. Today, with...

Argentina’s Central Bank Rejects Near-Term Crypto Banking Integration

The institution rejected crypto integration into payment service providers and the banking sector for the next two years, leaving the door open to these measures in a hypothetical second Milei term, hinting at lifting the current ban on banks managin...

Bitcoin companies are learning that holding forever takes cash

Metaplanet sold 10,000 BTC and bought back 11,000 at a higher average price to show it was willing to sell its Bitcoin.The Japanese treasury company was pursuing a credit rating and better access to financing, and its Oct. 5 disclosure explained why...

Bubblemaps estimates Ethan made $125K from 49 token callouts

The investigation underscores the risks of influencer-driven crypto markets, highlighting the need for transparency and caution among retail traders.The post Bubblemaps estimates Ethan made $125K from 49 token callouts appeared first on Crypto Briefi...

Chinese Communist Party Calls for a National Blockchain Network

The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has called for the creation of a national blockchain network to foster a deeper integration of the country’s real and digital economies. The proposal follows earlier programs to develop...

Brazil’s BRL 22T CSD BR Moves Fund Records to XRP Ledger in Live Tokenization Push

Key Takeaways:CSD BR is leveraging the XRP Ledger to reflect real-time fund holdings.Over BRL 22 trillion in registered assets is managed by the infrastructure.Future stages could include natively issuing and trading tokenized securities.User Score8....

Circle mints 250M USDC on Solana, boosting liquidity and network potential

Increased USDC supply on Solana may enhance network activity and adoption, but market caution persists regarding significant price gains.The post Circle mints 250M USDC on Solana, boosting liquidity and network potential appeared first on Crypto Brie...

Stephen Hawking’s Warning That AI Amplifies the Illusion of Knowledge

“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it’s the illusion of knowledge,” Stephen Hawking warned, echoing a line often attributed to historian Daniel Boorstin. Psychologists Leonid Rozenblit and Frank Keil showed in a 2002 Yale study that p...

Drone attack disrupts data centre in eastern Moscow, Russia says

The drone attack highlights the vulnerability of digital infrastructure to physical threats, potentially impacting investor confidence and tech operations.The post Drone attack disrupts data centre in eastern Moscow, Russia says appeared first on Cry...

Musk Sees SpaceX Worth Far More Than Earth’s Economy; Saylor Is Bullish

SpaceX could eventually be worth far more than today’s global economy, Elon Musk argues, extending his vision of industries beyond Earth. Michael Saylor responded with a Bitcoin symbol, connecting his bullish reaction to the cryptocurrency. Mus...

Bitcoin Drawdown Analysis Maps a $74,500 Level if Losses Deepen

Bitcoin’s latest correction has brought a $74,500 historical reference into focus, a new analysis suggests. The comparison examines setbacks during broader advances as the contributor outlines two buying levels if selling continues. How the $74...

Elon Musk claims his companies can make chips better than anyone

Musk's chipmaking ambitions could disrupt the semiconductor industry, potentially reducing reliance on major foundries and lowering costs.The post Elon Musk claims his companies can make chips better than anyone appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Filecoin nears the end of its six-year vesting schedule, cutting FIL issuance by about 75%

The reduction in FIL issuance could lead to increased scarcity, potentially boosting token value and influencing similar crypto projects' strategies.The post Filecoin nears the end of its six-year vesting schedule, cutting FIL issuance by about 75% a...

Anthropic’s inference business could hit 88% margins, SemiAnalysis estimates

Anthropic's potential high margins could accelerate its path to profitability, influencing competitive dynamics and investment in AI sectors.The post Anthropic’s inference business could hit 88% margins, SemiAnalysis estimates appeared first on...

Arthur Hayes Sees Mega Crypto Bull Run Beyond AI Encryption Fears

A mega crypto bull run could emerge despite artificial intelligence (AI) encryption fears, Arthur Hayes argues. He expects renewed money printing to lift digital assets, comparing today’s anxiety with obstacles that surrounded earlier market cy...

Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missile near Riyadh

The interception highlights ongoing regional tensions, with potential for escalation affecting market expectations and regional stability.The post Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missile near Riyadh appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum ETFs see largest weekly net outflow since January

The significant outflows from Ethereum ETFs may signal waning investor confidence and broader bearish sentiment in the crypto market.The post Ethereum ETFs see largest weekly net outflow since January appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Cerebras shares slip below their $185 IPO price after a blockbuster debut

Cerebras' stock decline highlights the volatility and risks in tech IPOs, emphasizing the need for cautious investor sentiment in AI markets.The post Cerebras shares slip below their $185 IPO price after a blockbuster debut appeared first on Crypto B...

Papertrade faces oracle manipulation allegation as its loss-funded pool shows $3M

The oracle manipulation allegation highlights vulnerabilities in DeFi platforms, potentially affecting trader confidence and market stability.The post Papertrade faces oracle manipulation allegation as its loss-funded pool shows $3M appeared first on...