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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

XRP ETFs Cross $1.1B in Assets as Bitwise Fund Leads Expanding US Institutional Market

XRP investment demand is accelerating as institutional capital flows into regulated funds, with Bitwise’s XRP ETF emerging as the largest in the United States and signaling expanding Wall Street exposure to the digital asset. Bitwise Claims Top US XRP ETF Spot as $10M Inflows Signal Rising Institutional Demand XRP is gaining momentum in U.S. investment […]

Eric Trump Says Big Banks Block Crypto Yield Products to Protect Profits From Low Savings Rates

Rising tension between Wall Street banks and crypto platforms is fueling debate over savings yields, with Eric Trump accusing major U.S. banks of lobbying to block stablecoin products that could offer Americans far higher returns. Eric Trump Criticizes JPMorgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Over Efforts to Block High-Yield Crypto Products The debate over banking […]

Federal Banking Agencies Clarify Capital Rules for Tokenized Securities, Signaling Tech-Neutral Approach

Federal banking regulators on Thursday said tokenized securities should generally receive the same capital treatment as their traditional counterparts, reinforcing that existing bank capital rules remain technology-neutral even when blockchain enters the chat. OCC, FDIC, and the Federal Reserve Release Guidance on Tokenized Securities for Banks The clarification arrived through a joint release from three […]

Aave Labs Outlines Year-Long Security Blueprint for Aave V4 Lending Protocol

This week, Aave Labs unveiled a detailed security framework for Aave V4, describing nearly a year of audits, formal verification, and public testing designed to harden what is widely considered decentralized finance’s largest lending protocol before it goes live. DeFi Giant Aave Releases Security Framework Ahead of Aave V4 Launch The organization said in a […]

Crypto ETFs Sustain Rally With $462 Million for Bitcoin and $169 Million for Ether

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their momentum on Wednesday as bitcoin funds logged a third consecutive day of inflows. Ether, XRP, and solana ETFs also recorded gains, signaling broad institutional demand across major digital assets. Bitcoin ETFs Log Third Straight Inflow Day With $462 Million Surge Institutional appetite for crypto exposure strengthened again midweek as […]

SEC moves to settle long-running lawsuit against Justin Sun and Tron entities

<p>The settlement reflects a shift in SEC's strategy towards negotiated resolutions in crypto cases, potentially impacting future regulatory actions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/sec-lawsuit-settlement-justin-sun-tron/">SEC moves to settle long-running lawsuit against Justin Sun and Tron entities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

The Core Issue: Consensus Cleanup

Bitcoin MagazineThe Core Issue: Consensus CleanupProtocol developers often come across as more pessimistic about Bitcoin’s future than most Bitcoiners. Daily exposure to Bitcoin’s imperfections certainly shapes a sober perspective, and it’s important to reflect on what Bitcoin has achieved. Anyone in the world, no matter their race, age, gender, nationality, or any other arbitrary criterion, is able to store and transfer value on a neutral monetary network more robust now than ever. That said, B

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Calls Bitcoin an Important Asset for Policymakers

Bitcoin’s policy outlook brightens as the White House formally nominates Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, elevating a former governor who has praised bitcoin as a meaningful financial signal and transformative software innovation. White House Formally Nominates Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chairman The White House on March 4 submitted nominations to the U.S. [&#8230;]

Solo Satoshi Launches Bitaxe Turbo Touch, an Open-Source Touchscreen Bitcoin Miner

Bitcoin MagazineSolo Satoshi Launches Bitaxe Turbo Touch, an Open-Source Touchscreen Bitcoin MinerA small Texas mining hardware company is releasing what it says is the most powerful open-source touchscreen bitcoin miner currently available to home users.Houston-based Solo Satoshi announced the launch of the Bitaxe Turbo Touch, a compact device designed for hobbyists and home miners that delivers more than double the hashrate of other touchscreen miners in its category.According to a note shared

Mike Selig Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

Bitcoin MagazineMike Selig Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 SpeakerMike Selig, Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and one of the most consequential figures in American crypto regulation, has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026 — bringing the voice of Washington&#8217;s most Bitcoin-forward regulatory agency to the world&#8217;s largest Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas.Confirmed by the U.S. Senate in December 2025 as the 16th Chairman of the CFTC, Selig began h

Trade war jitters drag crypto lower across the board

<p>The crypto market's vulnerability to global trade tensions highlights its integration with traditional financial systems, affecting investor sentiment.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trade-war-jitters-drag-crypto-lower/">Trade war jitters drag crypto lower across the board</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Anthropic launches AI exposure index to assess which white-collar jobs face automation risk

<p>The AI Exposure Index highlights a shift in workforce dynamics, prompting a reevaluation of job roles and potential growth in decentralized AI solutions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/anthropic-ai-exposure-index-job-vulnerability/">Anthropic launches AI exposure index to assess which white-collar jobs face automation risk</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

xAI fails to block California AI transparency law requiring training data disclosure

<p>California's AI transparency law sets a precedent for increased regulatory scrutiny, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics and investor strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/xai-california-ai-transparency-law/">xAI fails to block California AI transparency law requiring training data disclosure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Remote isn’t a perk. It’s how Kraken operates.

By Pranesh Anthapur, Kraken Chief People Officer&nbsp;Many companies describe themselves as remote. In practice, most still organize work around shared hours, core time blocks or informal hub cities. The office disappears, but the operating system stays the same.Remote is common. Smart async is not.At Kraken, the operating system changed. We are not only remote-first. The way we design our work shapes how it moves, how decisions are made and how people experience belonging.On a typical weekday,

AI’s Power Players Make Massive Moves in a Breakneck Week

Artificial intelligence (AI) developments this past week delivered a whirlwind of new models, billion-dollar funding rounds, regulatory action, and shifting consumer sentiment, showing the AI race is moving from flashy demos to full-scale global deployment. Model Wars Heat Up The week kicked off with a flurry of frontier model releases from nearly every major AI [&#8230;]

Geopolitical tensions drag crypto lower as Middle East conflict escalates

<p>Geopolitical instability challenges crypto's role as a safe haven, highlighting its vulnerability to macroeconomic shifts and market sentiment.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/geopolitical-tensions-drag-crypto-lower/">Geopolitical tensions drag crypto lower as Middle East conflict escalates</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong faces shareholder lawsuit over compliance failures and disclosures

<p>The lawsuit could drive governance reforms at Coinbase, potentially strengthening its operations, but insider trading allegations pose a greater risk.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/coinbase-armstrong-shareholder-lawsuit-compliance/">Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong faces shareholder lawsuit over compliance failures and disclosures</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Axi Taps Andrea Rebusco as Regional Head for UK, EU and LATAM

CFD broker Axi has appointed Andrea Rebusco as Regional Head forthe UK, EU and LATAM, strengthening its leadership across the three key markets. Rebusco Brings Broad Brokerage BackgroundRebusco joins Axi after serving as Managing Director for Retail Brokerage at the liquidity provider in oil derivatives Onyx Capital Group. Before that, he worked as Head of Brokerage at Moneyfarm.His earlier roles include senior positions at London-based bond trading platform WiseAlpha,where he served as Managing

Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks for first time since 2024 as CEO Greg Abel also buys stock

<p>Berkshire Hathaway resumes stock buybacks for the first time since Q2 2024 as CEO Greg Abel also purchases additional company shares.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/berkshire-hathaway-share-repurchase/">Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks for first time since 2024 as CEO Greg Abel also buys stock</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>