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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

French Crypto Holder Gets 30 Months in Prison for Shooting at Attackers

A man who opened fire on his attackers in the midst of a crypto kidnapping in Vendée, France, was convicted of opening fire on his attackers during Halloween. This was the second time that the man was targeted, having already been kidnapped in 2022....

Binance Pulls Kevin O’Leary, Michael Lewis Into $1.76B FTX Clawback Lawsuit

Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao subpoenaed Kevin O’Leary and Michael Lewis as they defended a $1.76 billion FTX clawback lawsuit. The requests reached an investor paid to promote the exchange and an author who documented the rise and fall of...

Zero-click iOS exploits drain $4M USDT from active TRON wallets

The 365-address TRON network includes 89 TRX-only losses, while just one theft matches a published iPhone-owner account.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

Samsung teams with Stripe to bring USDC to 82M phones

Samsung Pay, cards and ACH fund the account, with New York excluded and fees varying by transaction.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

Blockstream names Falcon-1024 its top quantum-resistant signature pick for Bitcoin

Blockstream's focus on Falcon-1024 highlights the complex trade-offs and gradual transition needed for Bitcoin's quantum-resistant future.The post Blockstream names Falcon-1024 its top quantum-resistant signature pick for Bitcoin appeared first on Cr...

IREN stock surges 20% as AI cloud revenue jumps 182%

IREN's strategic pivot to AI cloud services highlights the potential for significant growth, but reliance on major clients like Microsoft poses risks.The post IREN stock surges 20% as AI cloud revenue jumps 182% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic IPO to test AI sector valuation with NASDAQ listing

Anthropic's IPO could redefine AI market valuations, influencing investor confidence and shaping future investment strategies in the sector.The post Anthropic IPO to test AI sector valuation with NASDAQ listing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Greece Approves 10% Crypto Gains Tax, 15% Levy on Staking and DeFi Income

Greece’s parliament has approved a sweeping cryptocurrency tax framework that imposes a 10% tax on capital gains and a separate 15% tax on income from staking, lending, and decentralized finance (DeFi), marking the country’s first compreh...

Binance France to close all customer accounts by year end, with fees on idle balances from November 29

Binance France's closure highlights regulatory challenges in the crypto sector, urging users to act swiftly to avoid financial penalties.The post Binance France to close all customer accounts by year end, with fees on idle balances from November 29 a...

Bitcoin faces $70,000 risk as investors realize $2 billion in losses and US jobs shock deepens pressure

Bitcoin holders realized more than $2 billion in losses over three days as exchange selling intensified and expectations of a US rate hike rose. On Friday, Bitcoin briefly plunged below $75,000 as a sharp sell-off in US technology stocks spilled into...

CFTC Tells Prediction Markets to Drop State Geoblocks Within 30 Days

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission says federally regulated prediction markets generally cannot block traders based on which U.S. state they are in, and has given exchanges 30 days to lift such restrictions or explain why they can’t. The guidan...

Tesla and SpaceX reveal Terafab project to speed up chip development

The Terafab project could revolutionize chip development, enhancing Tesla and SpaceX's technological autonomy and boosting Texas's economy.The post Tesla and SpaceX reveal Terafab project to speed up chip development appeared first on Crypto Briefing...

TRM Labs calls for offensive action against North Korean hackers after $6.36 billion Binance theft

The call for offensive cyber operations against North Korean hackers highlights the need for proactive measures in global cybersecurity strategy.The post TRM Labs calls for offensive action against North Korean hackers after $6.36 billion Binance the...

US tech hardware imports hit a record $86.9 billion in September

The surge in US tech hardware imports highlights growing dependency on foreign suppliers, impacting trade balance and global supply chains.The post US tech hardware imports hit a record $86.9 billion in September appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin and USDT attract modest premiums in Paraguay as millions face banking crisis

Bitcoin and USDT have traded at premiums in Paraguay's peer-to-peer markets as a banking collapse unsettles the country's financial system. The turmoil has coincided with a 10% surge in the dollar against the Paraguayan guaraní, growing pub...

Claude adds automatic project management to Pro, Max, and Ultra plans

The integration of automatic project management in Claude enhances efficiency and autonomy, reducing manual oversight and streamlining workflows.The post Claude adds automatic project management to Pro, Max, and Ultra plans appeared first on Crypto B...

OpenAI raises $11B, valued at $1.2T, defers IPO plans

OpenAI's massive funding round and deferred IPO highlight its strategic focus on private capital, potentially reshaping future AI market dynamics.The post OpenAI raises $11B, valued at $1.2T, defers IPO plans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SpaceX board member resigns amid Tesla merger discussions

Harrison's exit may signal board instability, impacting merger dynamics and raising questions about SpaceX's strategic direction amid talks.The post SpaceX board member resigns amid Tesla merger discussions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Terawulf and IREN Bet Big on AI as Bitcoin Mining Revenue Shrinks

Despite top-line growth, Terawulf’s operating loss widened to $88.2 million in Q3 while IREN saw bitcoin mining revenue fall 88% year-over-year. Operating Losses Widen Amid Rising Costs For the third quarter of 2026, U.S. digital infrastructure provi...