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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

South Korea moves to classify stablecoins as payment instruments under forex law

South Korea's move to regulate stablecoins as payment instruments could reshape its financial landscape, impacting cross-border transactions and compliance.The post South Korea moves to classify stablecoins as payment instruments under forex law appe...

Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first Black House Speaker if Democrats win

Jeffries' potential speakership symbolizes a historic shift in political representation, impacting party dynamics and voter engagement strategies.The post Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first Black House Speaker if Democrats win appeared first on C...

Commodity Markets Council urges CFTC to block Kalshi’s perpetual oil futures contract

Blocking Kalshi's contract could maintain current oil market structures, while approval might lead to increased complexity and volatility.The post Commodity Markets Council urges CFTC to block Kalshi’s perpetual oil futures contract appeared fi...

Michigan Democrat endorses GOP’s Mike Rogers in Senate race

Cross-party endorsements may signal shifting political dynamics, potentially influencing voter sentiment and altering traditional party lines.The post Michigan Democrat endorses GOP’s Mike Rogers in Senate race appeared first on Crypto Briefing...

Ethereum’s long-awaited Glamsterdam upgrade hits another roadblock as 13 security risks emerge

Ethereum developers have postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on a major test network after identifying potential security risks affecting existing smart contracts. The Ethereum Foundation confirmed on Oct. 22 that the upgrade, scheduled for Oct. 26 on...

Polymarket fires chief marketing officer after internal investigation

Polymarket's decisive action signals a commitment to transparency and integrity, crucial for investor confidence and potential IPO success.The post Polymarket fires chief marketing officer after internal investigation appeared first on Crypto Briefin...

Calle launches BitNotes, a multi-mint Cashu wallet that prints ecash on paper

BitNotes could revolutionize financial access in underbanked regions, but trust in mints and security audits remain critical for widespread adoption.The post Calle launches BitNotes, a multi-mint Cashu wallet that prints ecash on paper appeared first...

Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5.5 tops AI index with 61.7 score

Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5's lead in AI rankings may shift market dynamics, influencing future AI development and competitive strategies.The post Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5.5 tops AI index with 61.7 score appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kentucky Democrat Dembo faces backlash over law enforcement stance in tight race

The backlash against Dembo may alter voter sentiment, impacting the competitive race dynamics and potentially shifting district political trends.The post Kentucky Democrat Dembo faces backlash over law enforcement stance in tight race appeared first...

Kentucky Democrat Dembo’s campaign linked to $500K dark money controversy

The dark money controversy may alter voter sentiment and campaign strategies, potentially influencing the election's outcome in Kentucky.The post Kentucky Democrat Dembo’s campaign linked to $500K dark money controversy appeared first on Crypto...

Etsy bans AI-generated recipes and patterns from its marketplace

Etsy's ban on AI-generated guides may restore consumer trust and stabilize sales for genuine creators, impacting marketplace dynamics.The post Etsy bans AI-generated recipes and patterns from its marketplace appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRPL recovers from network slowdown as critical security upgrade faces two-week delay

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has recovered from intermittent transaction-processing delays, although developers are still preparing a permanent software correction. On Oct. 22, XRP Ledger Operations confirmed that ledger-closing times had returned to normal...

VC Giant Andreessen Horowitz Drops ‘Crypto’ Branding From $9.8B Investment Arm

Venture capital powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz is dropping the word “crypto” from the name of its dedicated cryptocurrency investment arm, rebranding the business as a16z Frontier as it expands its focus to artificial intelligence and other emerging...

Experts Warn of Systemic Risks as Crypto Lending Vaults Cross $10B

Total deposits in crypto lending vaults have expanded from $4 billion in early 2025 to over $10 billion, driven by institutional investors and treasuries seeking high yield on stablecoins. Industry experts advocate for stricter risk management and fi...

Bitcoin ETFs sold through 7 of 8 crashes even as Wall Street makes BTC selloffs less violent

Bitcoin ETFs recorded outflows during seven of eight major selloffs, challenging expectations that Wall Street investors would support prices during downturns. A new DWF Labs report shared with CryptoSlate found that US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded f...

Bitcoin Flashes Bull Market Signal Amid Fresh ETF Inflows: Cryptoquant CEO

Bitcoin’s latest capital-flow signal resembles patterns seen during earlier bull markets, Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju said. His assessment coincides with approximately $1.07 billion in U.S. spot bitcoin fund inflows over three sessions through Oct. 2...

OCC drops proposed affiliate rewards presumption, but stablecoin yield ban stays

The final GENIUS Act rule leaves linked issuer and third-party rewards subject to review and gives existing programs no grandfathering.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalys...

Commodity Giants Urge CFTC to Kill Kalshi’s Oil Perp Before It Launches

Kalshi’s bid to bring crypto-style perpetual futures to the physical oil market has triggered an instant revolt from commodity incumbents. The prediction-market platform filed for a NYMEX-linked WTI perpetual contract on 20 October, a coalition of le...

Ripple Teams With Arf to Bring RLUSD Lending to XRP Ledger

Ripple and Arf are bringing RLUSD, Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, to settlement financing on the XRP Ledger. The partnership targets licensed payment companies awaiting cross-border settlements, with plans to adopt lending infrastructure bu...