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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

Your crypto hardware wallet can stay secure while everything around it fails

Two wallet incidents this week exposed a growing weakness in crypto self-custody: the systems surrounding hardware devices.D’CENT, a popular hardware wallet in South Korea, said it is investigating unauthorized transfers from some users of its softwa...

Portugal calls up Cristiano Ronaldo for upcoming matches at age 41

Ronaldo's continued presence in Portugal's squad highlights the challenge of balancing veteran experience with developing future talent.The post Portugal calls up Cristiano Ronaldo for upcoming matches at age 41 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Salesforce hosts Dreamforce as AI safety debate unfolds with leaders from Anthropic and Nvidia

The AI safety debate at Dreamforce highlights a growing industry divide, influencing investor strategies and shaping future tech governance.The post Salesforce hosts Dreamforce as AI safety debate unfolds with leaders from Anthropic and Nvidia appear...

Hyperliquid launches borrowing and lending, $269M borrowed on first day

Hyperliquid's expansion into credit markets could boost its market position and user engagement, potentially driving its value growth.The post Hyperliquid launches borrowing and lending, $269M borrowed on first day appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Smarter Web Company surges 36% on Bitcoin-backed stock plans

Smarter Web's Bitcoin-backed shares could set a precedent for innovative financial instruments, influencing market strategies and investor behavior.The post The Smarter Web Company surges 36% on Bitcoin-backed stock plans appeared first on Crypto Bri...

SEC grants relief for onchain stock tokens; Treasury sanctions BitBank

Regulatory shifts may boost blockchain adoption and market sentiment, while sanctions highlight ongoing scrutiny of crypto entities.The post SEC grants relief for onchain stock tokens; Treasury sanctions BitBank appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

French-German 10-year yield spread widens to 100 basis points for first time since eurozone debt crisis

The widening yield spread signals increased market differentiation within the eurozone, potentially tightening financial conditions in France.The post French-German 10-year yield spread widens to 100 basis points for first time since eurozone debt cr...

Blockchain malware activity jumps 440% as AI lowers the barrier for North Korea and Iran-linked hackers

State-linked hackers are increasingly using public blockchains to keep malware connected to infrastructure that traditional takedowns cannot easily disable.Groups tied to North Korea and Iran accounted for roughly two-thirds of newly observed blockch...

TotalEnergies and BlackRock’s GIP strike $1.8B deal to monetize African oil and gas infrastructure

The deal highlights a strategic shift towards infrastructure monetization, potentially boosting energy investments and operational flexibility in Africa.The post TotalEnergies and BlackRock’s GIP strike $1.8B deal to monetize African oil and ga...

Eurogroup considers emergency meeting on rising energy costs as bond market turmoil strains budgets

Eurozone's limited fiscal space amid energy price hikes may hinder economic resilience, complicating inflation control and market stability.The post Eurogroup considers emergency meeting on rising energy costs as bond market turmoil strains budgets a...

Hedge funds pull back on Treasury basis trade as spreads dry up

Hedge funds' retreat from Treasury basis trades may reduce market liquidity, potentially increasing volatility and impacting broader financial stability.The post Hedge funds pull back on Treasury basis trade as spreads dry up appeared first on Crypto...

Bitcoin price jumps $2,000 to reclaim $78,000 after $80M shorts liquidated

Bitcoin's rebound highlights the volatility and speculative nature of crypto markets, impacting investor sentiment and broader market dynamics.The post Bitcoin price jumps $2,000 to reclaim $78,000 after $80M shorts liquidated appeared first on Crypt...

CLARITY Act needs 3 more senators and a race against the clock for a 2026 revival

Seven Democratic senators said Sept. 16 that CLARITY's failed Senate vote was not the end. The crypto market-structure bill fell short 49-50 the previous day on a procedural motion that needed 60 votes to advance.Getting from that statement to a law...

Why risk a smart contract exploit when safe US Treasuries pay better crypto yields?

The Federal Reserve raised its target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% on Sept. 16, pushing the one-year Treasury yield to 4.45% the same day and pressuring crypto lending yields.That move lifts the return available to anyone willing to hold n...

Saylor Says SEC Exemption Puts Tokenized MSTR and STRC Onchain 24/7

Michael Saylor says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new innovation exemption clears tokenized MSTR and STRC to trade onchain around the clock. It is the first live test of the digital credit pitch he has spent a year selling...

Lagarde Reportedly Blocked Binance’s Bid for Greek MiCA License

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reportedly stepped in to block Binance from securing an EU wide crypto license via Greece. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Binance had been working closely with Greece’s financial regulator...

Wall Street gains direct oversight of Web3 security as S&P Global buys OpenZeppelin

S&P Global has agreed to acquire smart contract security company OpenZeppelin in a transaction that would put the crypto company inside the group that includes S&P Global Ratings.The transaction remains subject to closing conditions, S&P Global's ann...

500 Million XRP Worth $649M Left Uphold for Five Wallets Yesterday

Five XRP Ledger addresses that didn’t exist until about a day earlier now hold 100 million XRP each, and every one was created by the same Uphold wallet that filled it. The Alert That Lit up XRP Twitter A burst of posts on Sept. 17 flagged half...

No Challenge, No Fee: RaiseMyFunds Bets Its Whole Business on Trader Performance

The prop trading industry has run on the same challenge-based model for years: traders pay fees to enter evaluations, clear one or more phases, and only then receive access to a funded account. RaiseMyFunds is leaving that model behind. From Septembe...