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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

Bitcoin holds steady while Hyperliquid quietly steals the spotlight

<p>Market fear contrasts with Bitcoin's stability, highlighting potential volatility, while Hyperliquid's rise signals DeFi's growing influence.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-steady-hyperliquid-steals-spotlight/">Bitcoin holds steady while Hyperliquid quietly steals the spotlight</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Blockchain Developer Commits Fall 75% Since 2025, Artemis and Electric Capital Data Shows

Crypto developer activity has dropped sharply since early 2025, with weekly code commits falling roughly 75% as it is suspected that engineering talent has increasingly migrated toward artificial intelligence (AI) projects, according to new analytics data. Reported Developer Migration to AI Reshapes Blockchain Innovation Trends Developer activity metrics compiled by the blockchain analytics platform Artemis [&#8230;]

CFTC Opens Consultation on Prediction Markets, Weighs New Rules for Event Contracts

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued anAdvanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking public comment on whether newregulations or amendments are needed for event contracts traded on predictionmarkets.The consultation examines how these contracts should betreated under the Commodity Exchange Act and related commission regulations.The consultation follows the CFTC’swithdrawal of a 2024 proposal to ban political and sports‑relatedprediction markets. Chair Michael S. Selig said the pr

Eightco Holdings shares swing after $125M funding round led by Bitmine and ARK Invest

<p>Eightco shares swing after Bitmine and ARK Invest lead a $125M funding round backing AI, blockchain infrastructure and creator platforms.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/eightco-holdings-funding-round-impact-2/">Eightco Holdings shares swing after $125M funding round led by Bitmine and ARK Invest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

The SEC finally admits US crypto chaos was caused by its own regulatory turf wars

The SEC and CFTC have just signed an agreement that turns months of public harmonization talk into a formal operating framework for crypto, derivatives, and hybrid market products.The agreement covers product definitions, clearing and margin rules, dually registered venues and intermediaries, crypto assets, reporting, examinations, surveillance, and enforcement.SEC Chair Paul Atkins admitted that years of “regulatory turf wars,” duplicate registrations, and overlapping rules helped push activity

Chinese Fraud Victims Contest UK Compensation Plan for £3.2B Seized Bitcoins: Report

Chinese investors defrauded in a multi-billion cryptocurrency Ponzi schemehave asked the UK High Court to reject a government-backed redress plan for the 61,000 seized Bitcoin. They argue that the proposal to route compensation through aChinese scheme could strip them of the £3.2bn haul’s gains and leave Britishauthorities holding much of the upside, according to the Financial Times.London police seized about 61,000 Bitcoin during aninvestigation into Chinese national Zhimin Qian, who ran an inv

13 AI Models Predict XRP’s 2026 Price—ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, and Gemini Reveal Their Forecasts

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to parse financial data, but how well can it forecast the future of a notoriously unpredictable digital asset like XRP? AI Price Predictions for XRP: What Will XRP’s Price Be by the End of 2026? Last week, we posed a challenge to several of today’s leading artificial intelligence [&#8230;]

Tim Draper-backed Ark Labs secures $5.2 million from Tether and investors to scale Bitcoin infrastructure

<p>Ark Labs' funding boost could accelerate Bitcoin's evolution into a robust financial platform, enhancing global liquidity and financial inclusion.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-payments-infrastructure-expansion/">Tim Draper-backed Ark Labs secures $5.2 million from Tether and investors to scale Bitcoin infrastructure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

3rd Bitcoin Golf Championship Lands at Bali Hai Golf Club Before Bitcoin 2026 Vegas Conference

Bitcoin Magazine3rd Bitcoin Golf Championship Lands at Bali Hai Golf Club Before Bitcoin 2026 Vegas ConferenceBitcoin Sports Network (BSN) will host the 3rd Annual Bitcoin Golf Championship on April 26, 2026, at Bali Hai Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is scheduled alongside the Bitcoin Vegas Conference at the Venetian, which starts on the 27th of April.Whale Pass holders for the Bitcoin Vegas 2026 conference get a 10% off the 3rd Annual Bitcoin Golf Championship as well! With code WHA

Binance: U.S. Midterms Historically Followed by Strong Bitcoin Gains

Bitcoin MagazineBinance: U.S. Midterms Historically Followed by Strong Bitcoin GainsNew research from Binance suggests the upcoming 2026 United States midterm elections could set the stage for a recovery in both Bitcoin and equities, even as markets face pressure from geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices.In a report released this week, Binance Research found that risk assets have shown a consistent rebound after U.S. midterm election cycles. Historical data shows the S&amp;P 500 has pr

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com – Digging Into Xapo Bank’s World

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com. Bitcoin has matured far beyond its early days as a niche digital experiment. Today, many holders are thinking less about short-term trading and more about long-term wealth management. That shift raises a practical question: if Bitcoin is a major financial asset, what does a banking experience built specifically around it actually [&#8230;]

JPMorgan Accused of Ignoring Red Flags as Goliath Ventures’ $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme Collapsed

Investors have filed a proposed class action againstJPMorgan in the US District Court for the Northern District of California,alleging the bank enabled a $328 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme run by thenow-defunct Goliath Ventures.The lawsuit claims JPMorgan ignored suspicious transactionsand allowed Goliath to use its banking infrastructure to collect investor funds,Cointelegraph reported. [#highlighted-links#]According to the complaint: “Chase, by virtue of its KnowYour Customer procedures,

Meet the Editorial Team Behind Finance Magnates News

The Finance Magnates newsroom comprises experienced financial journalists covering the global trading, fintech, payments, and crypto industries. Our team reports on companies, regulations, leadership moves, and market structure with a strong focus on accuracy and transparency.Yam Yehoshua | Editor-in-ChiefYam serves as Editor-in-Chief, overseeing coverage of the global online trading, fintech, and digital assets industries. He guides the newsroom’s editorial priorities, shaping how developments

Samourai Letter #5: The Skinwalker

Bitcoin MagazineSamourai Letter #5: The SkinwalkerDear Reader,It has been a while since we last spoke. My last letter was written on the anniversary of my first month of incarceration at FPC Morgantown, the second month of being here has now come and gone. Truth be told I have struggled to think of what I could write to you all.If you have time to read this article, you have time to sign the petition to free Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Hill. Every signature counts.To

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Strategy With Venture Fund and Asset Management Unit

Bitcoin MagazineMetaplanet Expands Bitcoin Strategy With Venture Fund and Asset Management UnitTokyo-listed bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet is expanding its strategy beyond holding bitcoin, announcing the launch of two subsidiaries aimed at building financial infrastructure around the digital asset and linking Asian and Western capital markets.The company said its board approved the creation of Metaplanet Ventures and Metaplanet Asset Management, alongside a planned investment in Japanese stabl

JPMorgan Chase sued for allegedly enabling $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme

<p>The lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase highlights the critical need for stricter oversight and accountability in financial institutions to prevent fraud.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/jpmorgan-chase-sued-enabling-328-million-crypto-ponzi-scheme/">JPMorgan Chase sued for allegedly enabling $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Prosecutors Urge Judge to Reject Sam Bankman-Fried’s Bid for New Trial in FTX Fraud Case

U.S. prosecutors are urging a federal judge to reject Sam Bankman-Fried’s attempt to secure a new trial, arguing his latest claims recycle arguments already rejected by a jury that convicted him of orchestrating a multi-billion-dollar cryptocurrency fraud. Prosecutors Reject SBF Claim FTX Was Solvent as Retrial Battle Begins Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of [&#8230;]

Ark Labs Raises $5.2M with Tether to Bring Programmable Finance to Bitcoin

Bitcoin MagazineArk Labs Raises $5.2M with Tether to Bring Programmable Finance to BitcoinA startup focused on expanding Bitcoin’s financial capabilities has raised fresh capital as interest grows in building more complex financial tools on the network.Ark Labs announced it secured $5.2 million in a seed funding round led by Tether alongside investors including Ego Death Capital, Epoch VC, Lion26, Sats Ventures and Contribution Capital. Additional participants include Anchorage Digital and angel

Alameda Research unstakes $17M in SOL, continues monthly creditor distributions

<p>Alameda's asset liquidation highlights ongoing challenges in crypto insolvency recoveries, impacting creditor repayments and market stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/alameda-research-unstaking-solana/">Alameda Research unstakes $17M in SOL, continues monthly creditor distributions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>